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Chiefs Draft Injured QB Garrett Nussmeier in Seventh Round

4/26/2026

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Summary

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Kansas City Chiefs drafted quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 249 pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A spinal cyst and abdominal injury made him miss his final four starts.
The injuries reduced production to 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns, prompting Andy Reid to add him as depth behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields.
Mel Kiper Jr. and Louis Riddick said his slide reflected injury concerns, not talent.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 NFL Draft on April 15-16 at Madison Square Garden saw the New England Patriots take quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th pick in the sixth round. That season, newly hired head coach Bill Belichick led a 5-11 Patriots, their only losing record until 2022. Brady’s later seven Super Bowl wins made the selection a hallmark of late-round success.

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Story summary

Kansas City Chiefs drafted quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 249 pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A spinal cyst and abdominal injury made him miss his final four starts.
The injuries reduced production to 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns, prompting Andy Reid to add him as depth behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields.
Mel Kiper Jr. and Louis Riddick said his slide reflected injury concerns, not talent.

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