Overview
- Garrett Nussmeier went in the seventh round at pick No. 249 to the Kansas City Chiefs, joining a room led by Patrick Mahomes with Justin Fields as the primary backup.
- A spinal cyst discovered during pre-draft medical checks was reported to have explained his 2025 pain and to have cooled interest from some teams.
- Draft analyst Dane Brugler said team feedback flagged that Nussmeier handled interviews poorly and showed a lack of accountability.
- Expectations for 2026 are minimal, with analysts projecting no game snaps unless injuries hit, as the Chiefs view him as a long-term development bet.
- Nussmeier said getting the call from Kansas City felt unbelievable and that he was relieved after a long wait to hear from the team.