The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Nussmeier showcased NFL upside in 2024 throwing for 4,052 yards with 29 TDs and 12 INTs. Nussmeier suffered a core injury before the 2025 season which affects his play. He would miss the final four games ending the season with 1,927 yards with 12 TDs and 5 INTs. He did increase his completion percentage from 64.2% in 2024 to 67.4% in 2025. Nussmeier also does have negative rushing yards in each of the last two seasons, profiling as a pocket passer at the next level. Among the 15 QBs invited to the NFL Combine, Simpson ranked eighth in 2025 adjusted completion percentage (77.4%), but dead last in aDOT (7.0). He also ranked eighth in 2025 Big Time Throw rate (4.5%) and 15th in rushing yards per game when removing sacks (7.1). He is currently 24 years old.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic (The Beast): “Overall, Nussmeier is an aggressive competitor who can throw you into or out of games, but his arm talent and command are foundational traits that generally translate well to the NFL. He projects as a high-level backup and spot starter.”
Nussmeier fell much further in the NFL Draft than anticipated, but he lands in a good spot. Nussmeier can compete with Chris Oladokun and Jake Haener for the third QB spot on the team.
The Chiefs traded for Justin Fields as insurance after Patrick Mahomes torn ACL and LCL. Nussmeier should be able to get healthy and sit and learn from both Mahomes and Fields.
The fall in the draft knocks Nussmeier out of being drafted in rookie drafts, even in Superflex. He doesn’t have a path to playing time in Kansas City.
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