Garrett Nussmeier's NFL draft journey: From LSU star to late-round draft pick to Chiefs backup QB

Kansas City Chiefs’ Emmett Johnson (10) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (14) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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