Chiefs seventh-round QB Garrett Nussmeier was once thought to be a first-round prospect before his senior season at LSU was derailed by a spinal cyst injury. Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported Nussmeier’s pre-draft interviews were “less than stellar” and also contributed to his slide during the draft.
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Nussmeier and Klubnik were once considered to be first-round talents.
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One of the more surprising developments of the 2026 NFL Draft involved LSU Tigers star quarterback Garrett Nussmeier falling to the seventh round before the Kansas City Chiefs took a flier on him.
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One year ago, Garrett Nussmeier was thought of as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. When the moment actually arrived, he was in tears after slipping into the back half of the seventh round.
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For just about everyone involved with the LSU Tigers (7-5) football program, the 2025 college football season was nothing short of a colossal disappointment.
LSU Tigers fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has had a great career in the purple and gold. In 40 games across his five seasons with the program, Nussmeier has completed 64% of his passes for 7,699 yards and 52 touchdowns with 24 interceptions.
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LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson Tigers QB Cade Klubnik are stuck on the NFL Draft slide amid disappointing 2025 campaigns.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers entered the season as part of a hyped 2026 NFL Draft class, but neither has lived up to expectations.
Now, after a week off specifically dedicated to giving Nussmeier some rest while keeping his mind engaged, it sounds like Kelly is confident in the health status of his quarterback.
Another week, another flop from the LSU Tigers offense. Only this time, it cost them.
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