Rams Summer Scouting: Garrett Nussmeier is Perfect McVay QB

Now, we look at Nussmeier's outside structure and off-platform ability. This is a player who thrives outside of the pocket, offering great arm flexibility to make quality throws to all three levels of the field from multiple platforms. Furthermore, Nussmeier flashes nuanced pocket awareness and navigation skills in hot situations.

Nussmeier isn't an elite athlete by any stretch, but he's nimble enough to create or generate big throws with wider platforms, making him a potential seamless fit in McVay's zone system, where quarterbacks are offered big platforms to throw off of with the RPO game mixed in as well. Nussmeier doesn't have elite arm torque but his quick release and snappy torso allow him to generate enough velocity to get the ball where he needs it to go.

One of the most consistent and flashier aspects of Nussmeier's skill set is his three-level accuracy and touch. Because of his average arm, Nussmeier needs to throw with more precision and touch to every level of the field. He knows how to change the tempo of his passes in certain situations to allow for trajectory and accuracy to any level of the field.

In the clips below, Nussmeier showcases good hip rotation and torque in his mid-section to generate velocity and accurate trajectories to the target. Some of the throws he has made, especially tight windows, have been quality tight window balls that are deadly accurate. The potential is there to be a great rhythm passer in the NFL.

Where Nussmeier falters

Nussmeier has an impressive toolkit, unquestionably. Yet, there are aspects of his play from last season that suggested he needed another season to showcase more consistent pro-ready play.

There have been times when the ball has come out late and invited risk in the process as does his accuracy in situational football. There have been times when big plays were on the table but Nussmeier has a bit of overeagerness to him that has cost his accuracy in the intermediate and deeper portions of the field. He also does not possess elite arm talent and doesn’t generate enough torque on some throws, causing them to die downfield.

On that note, you would like to see Nussmeier rotate his hips better into throws. His upper half sometimes disconnects from his lower-half and causes errant throws and the lack of hip rotation on some passes lead to inaccuracies. His base can get narrow at times and lead to high throws.

There are also times when Nussmeier will try to put way too much torque into an arm that doesn't possess the high-end ability that would allow him to compensate for some of his mistakes, and it causes some of his trajectory on throws to suffer in the process. Not to mention, Nussmeier is an average athlete, will be 24 years old as a rookie, and has modest size for a quarterback.

What to make of Nussmeier

Nussmeier’s physical skill set is mainly average, but he makes up for it with fearless throws downfield and to the MOF with flashes of great three-level accuracy and poise to attack targets anywhere. He thrives outside of structure and provides excellent football IQ pre- and post-snap.

Nussmeier must continue to fine tune several areas, including his body mechanics as a passer, precision strikes in situational football, and play with more patience as a passer. Overall, Nussmeier can develop into a potential first-round lock in 2026 and a potential target for McVay using one of the Rams' two first round draft choices.