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LSU's Garrett Nussmeier projects to be a second generation NFL QB
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier projects to be a second generation NFL QB Garrett Nussmeier got his collegiate career started right- throwing for 395 yards and three touchdowns in his debut, earning Reliaquest Bowl MVP honors along the way.
There is no denying that the 2026 NFL Draft will be rich in quarterback prospects. How rich depends on how many of the top tier QB prospects forgo some of their remaining NCAA eligibility and declare early.
As of now, the elite grouping consists of LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers Texas' Arch Manning and Penn State's Drew Allar.
Nussmeier has something the other names on that list do not- NFL bloodlines. His father, Doug Nussmeier, played a couple seasons in the league, and he's currently the New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator.
Garrett Nussmeier got his collegiate career started right- throwing for 395 yards and three touchdowns in his debut, earning Reliaquest Bowl MVP honors along the way. Now he's rated by some to be the second best QB prospect in the upcoming class.
Yes, the son also rises, as Ernest Hemingway famously said.
Nussmeier waited his turn behind all-world QB Jayden Daniels at LSU, and he's utilized his playing time opportunities to put up big numbers. His decision making and arm strength are top notch. He's a very accurate pocket passer who plays the game in a way that could best be described as gutsy.
However, there are concerns about his size. Plenty of scouts question his ability to take the inevitable pounding at the next level.
