4. Nussmeier was named MVP of the Senior Bowl back in January.
Considering that Nussmeier missed significant time in 2025, the Senior Bowl presented a major opportunity to remind NFL scouts what he could do, and according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, he didn’t waste it.
Here’s more from Brugler on Nussmeier, who was named MVP of the game:
“This was one of the easier choices to make — Nussmeier was the most consistent of the group, while the other quarterbacks mostly underwhelmed. Scouts were looking forward to seeing a healthy Nussmeier in Mobile, and he didn’t disappoint. The MVP of Saturday’s game, Nussmeier completed 5 of 8 passes for 57 yards (plus an interception on a ball that went through the hands of intended receiver John Michael Gyllenborg) and ran for the game’s opening TD.
Playing in live game action for the first time in almost three months, Nussmeier quickly knocked off the rust and showed his NFL-quality arm and decision-making. His ball placement during one-on-one periods between wide receivers and cornerbacks was far more consistent than that of the other quarterbacks, and his anticipation jumped out during team drills. He performed with a level of command and poise that will serve him well in the NFL.”
5. Nussmeier considers Louisiana to be home.
Nussmeier moved all over the country as a kid – 12 times, as a matter of fact – and never spent too much time in one spot, but despite the constant transition, he considers Lake Charles, Louisiana – where he was born – to be his hometown.
He played his high school football in Gainesville, Florida and in the Dallas, Texas area, however, and starred in both locations. That collective performance earned a scholarship offer from LSU, and after five seasons in Baton Rouge, Nussmeier is headed to Kansas City to join the Chiefs.
