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Garrett Nussmeier Drafted by Chiefs: How QB Fits with Patrick Mahomes

On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the 249th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his slide from a projected Day 1 selection to the seventh round.
Medical concerns, specifically a cyst on his spine discovered earlier this month, contributed to oblique pain that limited Nussmeier during the 2025 LSU season.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper noted Nussmeier's fall stemmed from injury issues rather than ability, as the quarterback finished his college career with 7,699 passing yards, 52 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions across 40 games.
The selection adds quarterback depth behind Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL last year, while the Chiefs also recently acquired Justin Fields to bolster their roster.
Former Tigers coach Brian Kelly stated the injury is not a long-term issue, and NFL Network reports a potential minor procedure could resolve the cyst within a few weeks.

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