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Garrett Nussmeier, once ranked 83rd among prospects, was drafted in the 7th round by the Kansas City Chiefs after a disappointing 2025 season. Analysts suggest his drop was due to more than just injuries.
Former LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier entered the 2026 NFL Draft as the 83rd-best prospect available, according to Arif Hasanâs well-respected Consensus Big Board, which compiles player rankings from more than 100 draft analysts.
Many believed Nussmeier would be taken on Day 2 at a bare minimum, but when the draft finally finished Saturday night, Nussmeier had to wait until the seventh round to be selected. When the Kansas City Chiefs finally drafted the former Tiger, nine quarterbacks had already been taken ahead of him, shocking fans everywhere.
LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) looks on against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the pre-game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Nov. 22, 2025.
Most assume Nussmeierâs dismal 2025 season, caused in large part by an injury that hampered his play all season, was the reason for his dramatic slide. However, one of the top draft analysts has said it wasnât just that. The Athleticâs Dane Brugler appeared on The Athletic Football Show Saturday night and revealed that Nussmeierâs issues stretch beyond injuries or recent performance.
âSome of the feedback that Iâve gotten from teams, maybe he didnât handle some of the interviews the best that he could have,â Brugler explained. âI think part of it is a lack of accountability.â
This is shocking news, given Nussmeierâs intimate understanding of how the NFL works. His father, Doug Nussmeier, is the current offensive coordinator for the and has 20+ years of coaching experience at the collegiate and professional levels. If there were a quarterback youâd expect to be well-prepared for this yearâs draft process, it would be Nussmeier, but it appears that wasnât the case.
Garrett Nussmeier fell to the 7th round due to a combination of a poor 2025 season and issues beyond just injuries, as noted by draft analysts.
Nine quarterbacks were drafted before Garrett Nussmeier in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Garrett Nussmeier was ranked as the 83rd-best prospect on the Consensus Big Board prior to the draft.

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This is also far from what LSU fans would expect to hear about Nussmeier, who was named a permanent team captain ahead of the 2025 season and was awarded the prestigious No. 18 jersey for his final season, a number reserved for âthe player who best represents LSU football in all areas.â
Despite falling to the 7th round, Nussmeier's situation in Kansas City isn't a bad one. He'll get to learn from Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid as he hones his craft at the next level.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Draft insider reveal why LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier fell to 7th round