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11:21Best Remaining QBs Entering Day 2 of the NFL Draft
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2:04NFL Draft Day 2: Which QB Will Be 3rd Taken?
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1:25Garrett Nussmeier's Injury History & NFL Draft Stock
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1:16Five Players To Trade Up For: Ty Simpson
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9:03John Breech's Top-10 QB Predictions In This Year's Draft
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1:57The Race For QB #3 In Draft: Carson Beck And Garrett Nussmeier
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1:35Why LSU's Pro Day Is One To Watch
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8:09Garrett Nussmeier NFL Combine Interview
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9:402026 NFL Draft - Pick The QB To Develop
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1:46Garrett Nussmeier Or Cade Klubnik - Pick One To Develop
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1:08Garrett Nussmeier Was Pulled From The Second Quarter vs Alabama
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1:32Alabama Takes Down LSU For 8th Straight Win
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1:40Diverging QBs Marcel Reed, Garrett Nussmeier
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1:33LSU Storyline: Protecting QB Garrett Nussmeier
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1:18Options For Rams With No. 17 & No. 22 Picks In The 2026 NFL Draft
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1:52Did Garrett Nussmeier Make a Mistake Not Entering NFL Draft?
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0:50Mike Renner's Mock Draft: Saints Select Garrett Nussmeier 4th Overall
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2:00Ole Miss Finds Their QB, Favored Vs LSU This Weekend
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1:12Garrett Nussmeier Falls to 9th After Subpar Game vs Florida
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1:07Garrett Nussmeier 11-1 To Win Heisman Despite 2 Passing TDs
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Andy Dalton
Summary
Garrett Nussmeier profiles as a valuable backup with the upside to step into a starting role if needed. He brings a high football IQ and a professional approach, though his ceiling may be limited by his lack of ideal height and athleticism.
About
- 2026: Senior Bowl MVP
- 2024: Texas Bowl MVP
Strengths
- High-IQ quarterback who processes well before and after the snap.
- Good pocket manipulation to find passing lanes while keeping his eyes downfield under pressure.
- Throws with touch and anticipation within the structure of the offense.
Weaknesses
- Below-average height for the position.
- Average arm strength.
- Not a particularly creative thrower off-platform or when extending plays.
- Battled through injury in 2025, which impacted his play.
2025 Passing
| STATS | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | YDS/G | TD | INT | RATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 194 | 288 | 67.4 | 1927 | 214.1 | 12 | 5 | 133.8 |
Top Garrett Nussmeier News
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Garrett Nussmeier: May miss 2-3 weeks for procedure
Nussmeier may undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove a cyst on his spine, which would cause him to miss 2-to-3 weeks of the offseason program while stitches heal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Nussmeier broke out at LSU in 2024, when he threw for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 INTs, but he finished with just 1,927 yards, 12 TDs and five interceptions in 2025. His final collegiate campaign saw him limited to just nine games due to chest and abdominal issues as well as chronic oblique pain, which tests undergone at the NFL Combine linked to a cyst on his spine. While the 6-foot-1, 205-pound QB has been asymptomatic in recent months, it wouldn't be surprising to see him opt to address the underlying issue via a procedure and potentially make his recovery during the period between rookie minicamp and training camp. Nussmeier is frequently projected to be a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lake Charles, LA |
| Class: Senior |