Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier heard his name called during the 2026 NFL Draft. The Kansas City Chiefsselected him in the seventh round at No. 249 overall.Entering the draft, Nussmeier was projected by many to be the third quarterback off the board, only behind Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson. Nussmeier expected to hear his name called on Day 2 -- the fall to the seventh round came as a surprise.Regardless, Nussmeier enters a good situation in Kansas City. He'll get to learn from Patrick Mahomes, one of the best QBs of all time. And Kansas City head coach Andy Reid is one of the game's best offensive minds. Nussmeier probably won't be competing for a starting job for some time, but that doesn't mean he won't have a role within the organization. Let's take a look at where Nussmeier will fall on the Chiefs quarterback depth chart in 2026. Projected Cheifs Quarterback Depth ChartPatrick MahomesJustin FieldsGarrett NussmeierNussmeier will likely be QB3, but Fields is only under contract for a year. Nussmeier looks prime to slide into KC's backup role in 2026. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Where ex-LSU QB Nussmeier will fall on Chiefs quarterback depth chart