Chiefs Draft Nussmeier, Shaking Up QB Depth Chart

0:00On April 26th, the Kansas City Chiefs nailed their early draft picks, but saved a curveball for the end, snagging LSU quarterback Garrett Newsmeyer at, pick 249. This late-round move brings fresh blood to a quarterback room, anchor by Patrick Mahomes as the starter, and Justin Fields lined up his back-up heading into 2026. Earlier this week, the Chiefs wrapped up strong in the first rounds, hitting most needs before dipping into the deeper talent pool. Newsmeyer slots in as a developmental piece, giving Andy Reed another arm to mold behind the established stars. Fans and analysts see it as low-risk insurance, with expectations tempered by the draft spot. No one's rushing him onto the field unless injuries hit Mahomes or feel tired, but his stirs talk about real competition brewing in the depth chart. Looking ahead, this could shake up the 2027 lineup if Newsmeyer flashes potential as a field's alternative. Reads might not stick long-term for everyone, so the Chiefs now have options to groom their

1:01own guy. Reed's guy has work cut out, turning this dart throw into a solid backup down the line, keeping the Chiefs dynastie humming strong. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.