Garrett Nussmeier Scouting Report

Garrett Nussmeier is an electric playmaker with a strong combination of arm talent, football IQ, and improvisational ability that projects well to the NFL as a potential franchise quarterback.

Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter

Strengths:

Arm Talent: Nussmeier can vary ball speed and trajectory, allowing him to complete difficult throws and fit passes into tight or potentially contested windows.

Athleticism: His athleticism outside the pocket enables him to extend plays and generate explosive gains, often turning broken plays into positive yardage.

Arm Strength: Nussmeier consistently delivers accurate deep balls, giving his offense the ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays.

Football IQ: He demonstrates a strong understanding of defensive coverages and shows the ability to read defenses from pre-snap to post-snap, working effectively through his progressions.

Concerns:

Turnovers: Nussmeier’s gunslinger mentality and desire to extend plays can occasionally backfire, leading to interceptions or fumbles when he forces the ball or takes unnecessary risks under pressure.

Frame: Nussmeier has an average build for a quarterback and appears to lack ideal density, which could be a concern behind a subpar offensive line at the NFL level. This frame may increase his susceptibility to injury over time. Adding lean muscle mass could help improve his durability and mitigate some of those concerns.