Kansas City Chiefs draft LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with seventh-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft
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Updated · Arrowhead Pride · Apr 25
Kansas City Chiefs draft LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with seventh-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft
11 articles · Updated · Arrowhead Pride · Apr 25
The Chiefs selected Nussmeier at No. 249, marking their seventh and final pick of the 2026 draft and the first quarterback drafted in the Mahomes era.
Nussmeier, once a top prospect, dropped to the seventh round due to medical concerns, including a spinal cyst in 2025, but is seen as a developmental backup and potential trade asset.
With Mahomes recovering from a torn ACL, Nussmeier provides needed depth for offseason preparations and could compete with Justin Fields for the backup role, though Andy Reid favors veteran experience.
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