Garrett Nussmeier received little pre-draft contact with the Chiefs
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Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the 249th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after acquiring the pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Nussmeier, once projected as a first-round pick, fell in the draft due to a decline in performance linked to abdominal pain caused by a spinal cyst discovered at the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Despite the late selection, Nussmeier expressed gratitude for joining the Chiefs, highlighting the opportunity to learn under head coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- The Chiefs had minimal contact with Nussmeier during the draft process but were impressed enough to stop his draft slide and add him to their roster.
- Earlier in the draft, the Chiefs made a significant move by trading up to the sixth overall pick to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, whom Nussmeier praised as the best corner in the league.
