Nussmeier's NFL Draft Stock: Steal or Bust?

0:00On March 30, LSU quarterback Garrett Newsmeyer was seen as a first round NFL draft pick just last year, but a bad abdominal injury tanked his season and dropped his stock big time. Now, with the draft class falling off sharp after Fernando Mendoza and Alabama's tie Simpson, folks are wondering if Newsmeyer deserves more slack like. Simpson got for his own back and gut issues. Simpson struggled after eight solid gains with those injuries, yet he's still buzzing as a first round guy. Both QBs are similar in build. Newsmeyer at 6.2, 203 pounds, Simpson's 6.1, 211 pounds, which is a bit, undersized for pro starters. They share coached ads, solid fundamentals, arm talent for tight throws, and pocket escapes, but pressure rattles them both sometimes. Scouts see high level pro concepts in their tape, like nailing middle field passes and progression reads. Newsmeyer stands out as more of a gunslinger, chucking deep balls with touch and fitting throws

1:01into tiny windows against zone looks or blitzes. Last two years versus pressure, he posted elite efficiency with 17 touchdowns to just four picks. He's not as mobile as Simpson this year, looking less spy post injury, but he still throws on the run and handles rushers decently without needing. Much room. His 2024 tape showed starter potential before the injuries zapped his deep ball and decisions. Teens will debate how much to blame that nightmare year, but with a full strong season under his belt and similar grades to Simpson, Nussmeyer could. Slide to the third round or later as a steal for a squad betting on the rebound. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey, with the story.