Garrett Nussmeier Joins Chiefs After Unexpected Draft Slide

Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has officially joined the Kansas City Chiefs following a significant slide in the 2026 NFL Draft that saw him fall to the seventh round. Nussmeier noted he had minimal contact with the Chiefs prior to being selected, making the landing spot a notable surprise. Despite the fall in draft position, the young signal-caller expressed excitement about joining the defending Super Bowl contenders in Kansas City.