Garrett Nussmeier Has Emotional Reaction to Being Drafted by Chiefs
Summary
Garrett Nussmeier was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. He played quarterback for LSU and will join a team led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.Key Facts
- Nussmeier played two seasons as a starter at LSU and threw 52 touchdowns in his college career.
- He was diagnosed with a cyst on his spine that caused pain during the NFL Combine.
- Due to concerns, Nussmeier was picked late in the draft, number 249 overall.
- The Kansas City Chiefs picked him to join their quarterback group with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields.
- Mahomes is the team's main quarterback, and Nussmeier may get chances to play in training camp and preseason.
- If Mahomes is injured, Justin Fields is expected to start, potentially giving Nussmeier a backup role.
- Nussmeier spent five years at LSU, mostly as a backup before becoming a starter.
- The Chiefs shared a video showing Nussmeier’s emotional reaction to being drafted.
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