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Garrett Nussmeier Prospect Preview
By Charlie Campbell
Career Recap:
Nussmeier spent a few seasons as the backup to Jayden Daniels and turned himself into a legit prospect for the NFL in 2024. Nussmeier completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,403 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his debut as the Tigers starting quarterback. Nussmeier is getting good pro preparation from Brian Kelly, and Kelly developed Daniels well after he transferred to LSU from Arizona State. Nussmeier could grow now that he has some starting experience.
2025 Season Outlook:
Nussmeier will see some tough tests during the 2025 season, and the best defense he might play all year will go against him in Week 1 with the Clemson Tigers. Clemson is loaded with NFL prospects on their defense, and it will be an important tape for Nussmeier to show his composure. Other quality opponents with NFL talent on their defense include South Carolina (Oct. 11), Texas A&M (Oct. 25), Alabama (Nov. 8), and Oklahoma (Nov. 29).
Prospect Summary:
There is no doubt that Nussmeier has a live arm and passing talent for the NFL. While his arm angle and throwing motion are a little unusual, he has a strong arm capable of making all the throws. Nussmeier has a quick release, and his throwing motion is a quick whip arm action. Arm strength is definitely not a concern as Nussmeier can fire the ball into tight windows and shows the ability to beat coverage with his arm strength, timing, and ball placement. Nussmeier has a gunslinger attitude and is a gritty, aggressive passer. With an aggressive attitude, Nussmeier gets the ball out pretty quickly and has some pocket presence. He will challenge defenses vertically, and shows developed field vision to work through his progressions. While Nussmeier won’t be a running threat for the NFL, he is capable of executing bootlegs well and throws well on the run while rolling out.
There definitely are things for Nussmeier to work on for the NFL. He trusts his arm too much at times, and that can lead to him making some questionable decisions. His accuracy and ball placement are inconsistent and streaky. Team sources have said that Nussmeier needs to show improved resilience. “He can’t stop the nosebleed when crap goes downhill,” said one national scout at the end of the 2024 season. That scout felt that Nussmeier has upside and could really benefit from another year of development in college football. Depending on how he plays in 2025, Nussmeier could turn into an intriguing prospect, and with the potential to get a starter grade from NFL evaluators. Some team sources compared Nussmeier to NFL veteran Joe Flacco.
2026 NFL Draft Expectations:
Entering the 2025 season, Nussmeier looks like he has early-round potential for the 2025 NFL Draft, but he needs a big season.
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