Garrett Nussmeier, a former standout quarterback for LSU, was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Despite waiting longer than anticipated to hear his name called, Nussmeier remains optimistic about his new opportunity.
"It's not when, it's where," Nussmeier said, emphasizing his mindset as he dropped down the draft board. His selection by the Chiefs provides him with a chance to learn from one of the NFL’s most respected offensive minds and a future Hall of Fame quarterback.
"It's a great opportunity for me to learn. I'm just grateful that I have this opportunity. I can only imagine. I'm so excited to be in a room with those guys, coach Reid and his unbelievable offensive mind and sitting behind Patrick and steal some things from him and see the game through his eyes. It's going to be an unbelievable experience for me."
Nussmeier’s journey to the Chiefs comes after a season marred by injuries, which limited him to just nine games in 2023. The setbacks contributed to a decline in his draft stock, but he now has the chance to rebuild his trajectory under the guidance of head coach Andy Reid and alongside Patrick Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
The Chiefs’ decision to draft Nussmeier in the seventh round underscores their confidence in his potential to develop into a reliable backup and, eventually, a contributor to their high-powered offense. For Nussmeier, the opportunity to observe and learn from Mahomes and Reid represents a pivotal step in his professional career.
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