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The Kansas City Chiefs used a late pick to select LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at 249th overall after he slipped from early-round buzz amid medical concerns, with minimal pre-draft contact from KC; Nussmeier expressed excitement to learn under coach Andy Reid and behind Patrick Mahomes, while the Chiefs also boosted their defense by trading up to draft LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane on night one.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 249 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster QB depth. The LSU product finished his college career with 7,699 passing yards and 52 TDs in 40 games, including 4,052 yards and 29 TDs in 2024, and earned Senior Bowl MVP honors. Ranked No. 3 among QBs by Dane Brugler, he comes from football-rich lineage as the son of former NFL QB/coach Doug Nussmeier and considers Louisiana home after five seasons at LSU.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round and frames the move as a prime learning opportunity behind coach Andy Reid and starter Patrick Mahomes, aiming to rebound from an injuries-limited season and prove himself in KC.
The Kansas City Chiefs closed the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at No. 249, signaling a plan to groom a future backup behind Patrick Mahomes. Once viewed as a top QB, Nussmeier fell due to medical concerns, but the pick is aimed at development and potential future value, with analysts noting it’s unlikely to play in 2026 but could become a useful asset in the Chiefs’ long-term plans.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the 249th overall pick in the seventh round, after nine quarterbacks were drafted earlier. Nussmeier, who started 23 games for LSU and threw for 7,699 yards with 52 TDs and 24 INTs, celebrated the moment with his family, including his father Doug Nussmeier, while joining a Chiefs QB room that already features Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, Chris Oladokun and Jake Haener.
With five picks on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft (171, 191, 198, 212, 247), the Patriots are exploring multiple Day 3 targets, including LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, to bolster their roster.
Nick Baumgardner’s 2026 NFL Draft mock for rounds 2 and 3 projects LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier as the Jets’ Round 2 pick (No. 44), a high-floor backup, while the Chiefs land a big-play WR in Denzel Boston, with a raft of other Day 2 picks across CBs, WRs, DTs and LBs (including Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to SF, Zion Young to Arizona, Kayden McDonald to Buffalo, Jermod McCoy to Las Vegas, Colton Hood to Cleveland, Avieon Terrell to Houston, etc.), and notes compensatory picks (asterisks) along the way.
Bucky Brooks updates his granular, position-by-position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft, emphasizing a more specialized breakdown (e.g., WR vs. slot, DE vs. OLB) and noting Garrett Nussmeier’s rise to the QB ranks behind Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, with detailed top fives provided for every major position group.
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, captured MVP honors as the American Team topped the National Team 17-9 in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, going 5 of 8 for 57 yards with a rushing TD and a two-point conversion, after a week of strong practice while recovering from injury; Kaelon Black and Jaydn Ott highlighted the American backs, and Zion Young earned Defensive MVP with Bryce Boettcher adding 10 tackles.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finished Day 3 of the Senior Bowl as the week's standout QB, displaying accuracy, pocket poise, leadership and quick decision-making despite an imperfect season and partial health, helping regain momentum for his NFL draft stock as the event’s top performer; the article also notes several winners (Caleb Banks, Josh Cuevas, Thaddeus Dixon, Owen Heinecke, Deven Eastern) and losers (Keyron Crawford, Zakee Wheatley, Nicholas Singleton, Julian Neal, Jack Kelly, Kage Casey) across positions.
NFL scouts preview the 2026 draft, focusing on QB options beyond Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza (Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier); Jeremiyah Love is projected as a top RB; the WR group appears deep (Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and others); top OL contenders include Spencer Fano, Francis Mauigoa and Kadyn Proctor; Kenyon Sadiq is viewed as a potential instant-impact tight end; and Keldric Faulk is a high-upside but developing edge prospect. With the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl looming, teams must decide between taking a developmental QB now or waiting for a potentially stronger 2027 class, as pre-draft workouts will shape boards.
No. 9 LSU defeated No. 4 Clemson 17-10 in a top-10 college football showdown, with LSU's Garrett Nussmeier outdueling Clemson's Cade Klubnik. The game was a defensive battle, with LSU's improved secondary and strong offensive drive in the fourth quarter securing the victory, marking Brian Kelly's first season-opening win at LSU and signaling a potential strong season for the Tigers.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has tendinitis in his knee, but LSU coach Brian Kelly downplayed the injury as minor and not serious, dismissing rumors of a major injury. Nussmeier, who became LSU's starter last season, has performed well despite the injury, and LSU is ranked highly in preseason polls with a challenging schedule ahead.
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning praised his nephew Arch Manning and other college quarterbacks like Garrett Nussmeier for their exceptional arm strength and throwing ability at the Manning Passing Academy, highlighting their impressive skills and potential NFL futures.
In LSU's 37-17 victory over Oklahoma, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier overcame a shoulder injury to lead the team with 277 passing yards and three touchdowns, including two long passes to Chris Hilton, who made a significant impact after recovering from an ankle injury. Despite the win, LSU's frequent uniform changes and the worn condition of the field were noted as aesthetic drawbacks.