Nussmeier's NFL Journey: From Draft Day Shock to KC

0:00It's April 27. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. Garrett Newsmeyer, the former LSU quarterback, shocked a league by sliding all the way to the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Ranked as the 83rd Best Prospect on that big consensus board from over 100 analysts, most figured he'd go no later than day two. By the time the chief snagged him Saturday night, nine other quarterbacks had already come off the board ahead of him, turning heads across the... Football World. Fans and scouts are buzzing about his rough 2025 season, mostly penned on a nagging injury that slowed him down big time. With his dad as the Saints' offensive coordinator and decades in pro coaching, you think he'd be primed for this process. According to top analyst, Dane Brugler, team shared feedback that Newsmeyer struggled in interviews and lacked some accountability, going beyond just, on field issues. Even so, ending up in Kansas City sets him up sweet. Ending up Patrick Mahomes while soaking up Andy Reed's wisdom to build his game right.