Garrett Nussmeier

Kansas City Chiefs
Quarterback

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	February 6, 2002
Height	6'2"
Weight	203 lb

Draft

College	LSU
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 7, Overall: 249
Team	KC

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
0.0	0.0	0.0

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Player News

Garrett Nussmeier: Garrett Nussmeier has Late-Round Dynasty Value

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has decent long-term upside as a potential handcuff option for Patrick Mahomes' fantasy managers. Mahomes is currently recovering from a torn ACL, so Justin Fields is expected to start Week 1. Nussmeier might be able to jump Fields on the depth chart, but more than likely, he'll be the primary backup until Mahomes returns. The LSU product was projected to be a mid-round pick, but fell to the Chiefs in the seventh round. Nussmeier didn't look great during his senior year, but threw for over 4,000 yards in 2024. Mahomes will eventually take his starting gig back, but who knows what kind of toll that torn ACL will take on his body long-term. Nussmeier isn't a bad stash option, given he could be one injury away from the starting job.

Jun. 18, 2026 6:00 PM EST