KC Garrett Nussmeier
NFL quarterback. Position: QB. Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs).
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
- College: LSU
2026 Outlook
Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft as depth behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields. Nussmeier was selected to add quarterback depth as Mahomes continues his recovery from an ACL/LCL injury suffered in late December 2025. Competing with Fields for the backup role. In his first NFL start (preseason finale vs. Broncos), Nussmeier played all four quarters—a rare full-game preseason start. He threw an early interception to Trevon Diggs on the second drive but recovered compositely, making "excellent throws" afterward and handling defensive blitzes well. Final stats: 370 passing yards across three preseason appearances, 1 INT, 0 TDs, 62.8% completion. Andy Reid praised the experience as "invaluable," noting Nussmeier worked through "ups and downs," made halftime adjustments, handled blitzes, and showed proper reads on defenses despite modest numbers. Roster spot not entirely secure with 53-man cuts looming; team may opt for two-QB approach (exposing Nussmeier to waivers) or keep him as third-stringer. Unlikely to impact fantasy lineups in 2026 unless Mahomes' recovery extends into the season (per Chiefs HC Andy Reid Pleased With Garrett Nussmeier's 'Invaluable' Experience in First...).
Role / Depth Chart
Third-string QB / development pick behind Mahomes and Justin Fields. Unlikely to see significant playing time in 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-08-29 — Chiefs HC Andy Reid Pleased With Garrett Nussmeier’s ‘Invaluable’ Experience in First... (Chiefs HC Andy Reid Pleased With Garrett Nussmeier’s ‘Invaluable’ Experience in First...)
- 2026-08-07 — Will Patrick Mahomes play in preseason Week 1? KC Chiefs HC Andy Reid says get ready... (Will Patrick Mahomes play in preseason Week 1? KC Chiefs HC Andy Reid says get ready...)
- 2026-04-15 — NFL QB mock draft 2026: Where Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier could land (NFL QB mock draft 2026: Where Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier could land)
- 2026-07-04 — Chiefs' QB room takes No. 4 spot in expert NFL position rankings (Chiefs' QB room takes No. 4 spot in expert NFL position rankings)