
Garrett Nussmeier makes his case to be QB2 in the 2026 NFL Draft
USA TODAY
The LSU quarterback struggled through an underwhelming 2025 season. Here's what he's done after the season to regain his status.
Six months ago, the 2026 NFL Draft was considered a class rife with starting quarterback talent. Teams made moves in the 2025 NFL Draft to acquire extra selections to potentially trade up for a passer of their choice.
Half a year later and there’s a whole lot of question marks after QB1.
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft. After that, the rankings are unclear after many highly-touted prospects struggled in 2025.
Texas’ Arch Manning returned to school after an inconsistent first year as a starter with the Longhorns. Oregon’s Dante Moore and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers returned as well.
One quarterback who had first-round ambitions last summer is making his case to be the next passer selected after Mendoza: LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier.













