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NFL · 1 hour ago

Jets Waiting Game for Garrett Nussmeier

Bo Marchionte

Host · Writer

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
New York Jets

The Jets sit in one of the more fascinating quarterback situations entering Day 3, not because of what they have, but because of what they don’t.

Geno Smith provides veteran experience and can stabilize an offense, but at this stage of his career, he’s a known commodity. There’s value in that, but there’s also a ceiling. Behind him, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe round out the room, and neither profiles as a long-term developmental solution with meaningful upside. Cook brings athleticism, Zappe brings system familiarity, but neither changes the trajectory of the position group.

That’s where Nussmeier enters the picture.

The Jets are not in a position where they must take a quarterback but that’s exactly why they should consider it. There’s no pressure to rush him onto the field, yet there’s also no entrenched future starter blocking his path. That combination is rare. It creates a scenario where a fourth-round quarterback could realistically climb the depth chart within a season.

From a roster-building standpoint, this is the ideal time to take the swing. The Jets have filled major needs elsewhere. Day 3 becomes about value, and Nussmeier represents value if the staff believes in his arm talent and developmental curve.

The risk lies in passing on him.

Quarterback-needy teams later in the round or even early in Round 5 could easily justify selecting him based on upside alone. And once he’s gone, the remaining options are likely shifts toward camp arms rather than legitimate developmental prospects.

The Jets don’t need a quarterback to survive 2026. But they do need one to evolve beyond it.

That’s the difference.

Jets Current QB Room
- QB 1 - Geno Smith
- QB 2 - Brady Cook
- QB 3 - Bailey Zappe
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
We enter the final day of the NFL Draft where names are called, dreams are realized, and it all concludes with “Mr. Irrelevant” at pick No. 257.

With 156 selections remaining, one of the most recognizable prospects still on the board is former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

The quarterback run already began to shape itself late on Day 2. The Arizona Cardinals selected Carson Beck out of Miami (FL) with the first pick of the third round at No. 65. Eleven selections later, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned in the card for Drew Allar out of Penn State sparking a roar from the Pittsburgh crowd gathered outside Acrisure Stadium.

Now, Nussmeier waits.

The New York Jets sit at No. 103 the third pick of the fourth round. It’s a pivotal moment. They could take Nussmeier… or risk another quarterback-needy team pulling the trigger first.

Nussmeier’s college résumé backs the intrigue. At LSU, he showed command in a pro-style system, throwing for over 3,800 yards with 28 touchdowns in his final season while completing nearly 64% of his passes. He earned All-SEC recognition, flashing touch, anticipation, and the willingness to push the ball downfield. He’s not a finished product, but the arm talent and confidence are there.

And that’s where the conversation gets real.

That’s why, as unconventional as it may sound, adding a young arm with developmental traits carries weight here. A fourth-round investment is low risk, high reward.

Four Teams That Could Target Garrett Nussmeier on Day 3
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Garrett Nussmeier | QB |LSU | Scouting Report

Size does not wow you. Appears slightly thinner than Simpson, but similar builds. I like his touch and he shows a feel for the short-to-intermediate throw. Does not over-rotate when sliding in the pocket or rolling out. His upper body stays controlled and squared.

I feel his mechanics are up to par. You see a variety of arm angles and flexibility, allowing him to attempt passes into tighter windows. Appears to have a grasp on the sideline throw and the deep out.

Looks calm in the pocket. Head-down type runner. Nothing flashy, but able to move and roll out in a pinch. His eyes are always searching down and distance, open target and he processes it all quickly.

Consistency on the deep ball is average. When he connects, it is a pretty ball, but otherwise I do not see the potent arm to wow you. I like him. I am not overwhelmed with anyone at the position as of yet, but it is early.

Combine Measurements
- Height - 6'1 5/8"
- Weight - 203
- Arm - 30 5/8"
- Hand - 9 1/8"
Combine Results
- 40-Yard Dash - DNP
- 10-Yard Split - DNP
- Vertical Jump - DNP
- Broad Jump - DNP
- 3-Cone Drill - DNP
- 20-Yard Shuttle - DNP
- Bench Press - DNP
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Detroit Lions

On paper, the Lions appear stable at quarterback. Jared Goff remains the unquestioned starter, and Teddy Bridgewater provides a veteran presence behind him. It’s a room built for reliability.

But it’s also a room built entirely in the present.

Goff has proven he can lead a high-functioning offense, but his long-term outlook is tied to performance consistency and contract considerations. Bridgewater, meanwhile, is a short-term solution a steady hand, but not a developmental piece.

And that’s the key issue: there is no developmental pipeline.

The Lions are one injury away from turning to a quarterback who is not part of their future. That’s not a knock on Bridgewater it’s simply the reality of his role at this stage of his career. He’s insurance, not investment.

Garrett Nussmeier changes that equation.

Adding a quarterback with upside on Day 3 allows Detroit to begin thinking beyond the immediate window. It doesn’t disrupt the current structure, but it introduces competition and future flexibility. Nussmeier wouldn’t be expected to play early, but he would benefit from learning in a stable offensive environment with established weapons and coaching continuity.

From a roster construction standpoint, this is about balance. The Lions have built a contender. Now they need to sustain it.

Quarterback depth is part of that sustainability.

Passing on a player like Nussmeier leaves them with a gap one that may not be felt immediately, but could surface quickly if circumstances change. Day 3 is where teams insulate themselves against those scenarios.

Detroit has done everything right in building its roster.

This is about making sure it stays that way.

Lions Current QB Room
- QB 1 - Jared Goff
- QB 2 - Teddy Bridgewater
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
New England Patriots

The Patriots are in a unique position compared to the other teams on this list. At the top of the depth chart, there is no question.

Drake Maye is coming off a season that saw him finish second in MVP voting. He is the franchise quarterback, and the organization is firmly committed to building around him.

But behind him, the structure drops off quickly.

Tommy DeVito currently holds the backup role, and while he has shown flashes in limited opportunities, the gap between him and Maye is significant. More importantly, there is little in the way of developmental depth beyond that.

That’s where the opportunity presents itself.

Garrett Nussmeier would not be brought in to compete with Maye. That’s not the discussion. The focus would be on building a more complete quarterback room—one that includes both immediate backup support and long-term developmental potential.

Right now, the Patriots have one of those elements. They don’t have both.

Nussmeier provides a low-cost option to address that imbalance. He can develop within the system, learn behind an established starter, and potentially grow into a reliable No. 2 or more, depending on progression.

The risk for New England isn’t at the top of the depth chart.

It’s what happens if Maye misses time.

At that point, the drop-off becomes a factor that can impact the entire offense. Adding a player like Nussmeier doesn’t eliminate that concern, but it gives the coaching staff another option one with traits worth developing.

The Patriots are secure at quarterback.

But they’re not complete.

And Day 3 is where teams close those gaps.

Patriots Current QB Room
- QB 1 - Drake Maye
- QB 2 - Garrett Nussmeier
Garret Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Denver Broncos

The Broncos have optimism at quarterback and rightfully so. Bo Nix showed signs of becoming a legitimate starter, providing efficiency and command within the offense.

But the depth behind him tells a different story.

Nix’s postseason injury highlighted by a broken ankle that forced Jarrett Stidham into action, and the results were uneven. Stidham has experience, but he has yet to demonstrate the ability to consistently lead an offense over extended stretches. Sam Ehlinger rounds out the room, but at this stage, he profiles more as a camp competitor than a developmental solution.

That’s where the concern lies.

The Broncos have a potential starter. What they don’t have is a safety net with upside.

Nussmeier offers that.

He’s not a finished product, but he brings arm talent, confidence, and enough production at LSU to warrant a developmental investment. In Denver, he wouldn’t be asked to carry the offense. He would be asked to learn, develop, and provide competition behind Nix.

That competition matters.

Quarterback rooms benefit from internal pressure, especially when the depth chart lacks clear separation beyond the starter. Nussmeier introduces that dynamic while also giving the Broncos a fallback option if injuries or inconsistency resurface.

The alternative is standing pat and that comes with risk.

If Nix misses time again, the Broncos are back in a position where they’re relying on quarterbacks who have already shown their limitations. That’s not a sustainable model for a team trying to remain competitive.

Day 3 is about calculated swings.

For Denver, this would be one worth taking.

Broncos Current QB Room
- QB 1 - Bo Nix
- QB 2 - Jarrett Stidham
- QB 3 - Sam Ehlinger
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
New York Jets

The Jets sit in one of the more fascinating quarterback situations entering Day 3, not because of what they have, but because of what they don’t.

Geno Smith provides veteran experience and can stabilize an offense, but at this stage of his career, he’s a known commodity. There’s value in that, but there’s also a ceiling. Behind him, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe round out the room, and neither profiles as a long-term developmental solution with meaningful upside. Cook brings athleticism, Zappe brings system familiarity, but neither changes the trajectory of the position group.

That’s where Nussmeier enters the picture.

The Jets are not in a position where they must take a quarterback but that’s exactly why they should consider it. There’s no pressure to rush him onto the field, yet there’s also no entrenched future starter blocking his path. That combination is rare. It creates a scenario where a fourth-round quarterback could realistically climb the depth chart within a season.

From a roster-building standpoint, this is the ideal time to take the swing. The Jets have filled major needs elsewhere. Day 3 becomes about value, and Nussmeier represents value if the staff believes in his arm talent and developmental curve.

The risk lies in passing on him.

Quarterback-needy teams later in the round or even early in Round 5 could easily justify selecting him based on upside alone. And once he’s gone, the remaining options are likely shifts toward camp arms rather than legitimate developmental prospects.

The Jets don’t need a quarterback to survive 2026. But they do need one to evolve beyond it.

That’s the difference.

Jets Current QB Room
- QB 1 - Geno Smith
- QB 2 - Brady Cook
- QB 3 - Bailey Zappe
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
We enter the final day of the NFL Draft where names are called, dreams are realized, and it all concludes with “Mr. Irrelevant” at pick No. 257.

With 156 selections remaining, one of the most recognizable prospects still on the board is former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

The quarterback run already began to shape itself late on Day 2. The Arizona Cardinals selected Carson Beck out of Miami (FL) with the first pick of the third round at No. 65. Eleven selections later, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned in the card for Drew Allar out of Penn State sparking a roar from the Pittsburgh crowd gathered outside Acrisure Stadium.

Now, Nussmeier waits.

The New York Jets sit at No. 103 the third pick of the fourth round. It’s a pivotal moment. They could take Nussmeier… or risk another quarterback-needy team pulling the trigger first.

Nussmeier’s college résumé backs the intrigue. At LSU, he showed command in a pro-style system, throwing for over 3,800 yards with 28 touchdowns in his final season while completing nearly 64% of his passes. He earned All-SEC recognition, flashing touch, anticipation, and the willingness to push the ball downfield. He’s not a finished product, but the arm talent and confidence are there.

And that’s where the conversation gets real.

That’s why, as unconventional as it may sound, adding a young arm with developmental traits carries weight here. A fourth-round investment is low risk, high reward.

Four Teams That Could Target Garrett Nussmeier on Day 3

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