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LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier slides out of round three, remains available
TL;DR
Garrett Nussmeier, former LSU quarterback, remains undrafted after three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, surprising many who expected him to be a top pick. He was projected as the third quarterback to be selected but saw others chosen instead.
Key points
- Garrett Nussmeier remains available after three rounds of the NFL Draft
- He was projected to be the third quarterback drafted
- Several quarterbacks were selected before him, including Mendoza and Simpson
- Nussmeier struggled in 2025 due to injuries and offensive line issues
- Strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine raised expectations
2026 NFL DraftGarrett NussmeierLSU TigersFernando Mendoza
Former LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier remains available after three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Nussmeier was not selected on Day 1 or Day 2, watching several QBs go off the board instead.
This is somewhat of a surprise. Entering the draft, Nussmeier was projected to be the third quarterback drafted. Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson were both first-round picks on Thursday. On Friday, most analysts thought Nussmeier would be the next passer to find a home.
Instead, Drew Allar and Carson Beck were picked by the Steelers and Cardinals, respectively, while Nussmeier remained waiting for a call.
The exact reasons for Nussmeier's slide are unclear. Nussmeier underwhelmed in 2025 as he struggled with injuries and poor offensive line play, but Nussmeier was building momentum after strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.
Earlier this month, reporting revealed a cyst was responsible for Nussmeier's oblique pain throughout the 2025 season. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that doctors said there was "doctors say, there is no short- or long-term risk" for Nussmeier.
Nussmeier's slide could be due to the injury concerns, or teams just not liking what they saw on tape in 2025. Nussmeier entered 2025 with Heisman hopes but LSU's offense sputtered.
As we enter day three of the draft, a few QB-needy teams could be willing to take a flier on Nussmeier. He's probably the best QB left on the board and it would be even more of a surprise to see Nussmeier slide much further.
Q&A
Why did Garrett Nussmeier slide in the NFL Draft?
Nussmeier's slide is attributed to his underwhelming performance in 2025 due to injuries and poor offensive line play, despite strong showings at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.
Who were the quarterbacks drafted before Garrett Nussmeier?
Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson were both selected in the first round, followed by Drew Allar and Carson Beck in the subsequent rounds.
What are the implications of Nussmeier not being drafted?
Nussmeier's undrafted status could impact his future opportunities in the NFL, as he will need to find a team willing to take a chance on him as a free agent.
