Trending Now - Chiefs Show Limited Interest in Garrett Nussmeier Pre-draft
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Garrett Nussmeier's fiancée is Ella Springfield.
Arrowhead Pride - Garrett Nussmeier, LSU quarterback, son of Doug Nussmeier, current New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator.
Newsweek - Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid.
WHAT:
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier was selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft with the 249th pick.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier expressed excitement about learning from Patrick Mahomes, stating, “It’s going to be an incredible experience, and I’m really grateful.”
Arrowhead Pride - The Kansas City Chiefs acquired the 249th selection of the 2026 NFL Draft in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Arrowhead Pride - Garrett Nussmeier was selected as the newest Chief during the NFL Draft.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier was expected to be selected in the draft's first 100 picks but fell to the 249th pick.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier battled abdominal pain in 2025, which was later diagnosed as a cyst on his spine.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join the Chiefs, stating, “I couldn’t be more blessed to go to such a great team and such a great organization.”
Newsweek - There is speculation about whether Nussmeier could start as the quarterback for the Chiefs in the upcoming NFL season.
WHERE:
Arrowhead Pride - The NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
WHEN:
Arrowhead Pride - The NFL Scouting Combine occurred in March.
Arrowhead Pride - The Chiefs traded up to the sixth overall selection on the draft's first night to select cornerback Mansoor Delane.
WHY:
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier's draft position was affected by concerns from teams regarding his health and performance in 2025.
HOW:
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier confirmed he was in discussions with interested teams about signing as an undrafted free agent before being selected by the Chiefs.
Arrowhead Pride - Nussmeier had minimal contact with the Chiefs during the draft process, stating, “It’s kind of crazy how some teams do their work and like to hide who they like.”
(UPDATED April 27, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Garrett Nussmeier has officially been selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the NFL Draft with the 249th pick. His fiancée, Ella Springfield, is cheering him on as he expresses excitement about the opportunity to learn from Patrick Mahomes, saying, “It’s going to be an incredible experience, and I’m really grateful.” Nussmeier also confirmed that he was in discussions with other teams about signing as an undrafted free agent before the Chiefs made their selection.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 21:24 UTC)
The Kansas City Chiefs have made a significant move by acquiring the 249th selection in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Pittsburgh Steelers, where they selected Garrett Nussmeier, the LSU quarterback and son of New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier. Despite expectations for Nussmeier to be picked within the first 100 selections, he fell to the 249th spot due to concerns about his health and performance, including a battle with abdominal pain that was later diagnosed as a cyst on his spine. Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity, Nussmeier stated, “I couldn’t be more blessed to go to such a great team and such a great organization,” while speculation continues about his potential to start as quarterback for the Chiefs in the upcoming NFL season.