Medical Flags and Playstyle Concerns Drove Garrett Nussmeier’s Draft Slide, Says Former NFL QB
Former NFL quarterback Matt Simms revealed that medical concerns regarding a knee issue and a spinal cord cyst, combined with an inconsistent play style, caused Garrett Nussmeier to slide to the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Teams were hesitant to invest in a quarterback with lingering health questions and a boom-or-bust playing style. Nussmeier was ultimately selected by the Kansas City Chiefs, offering him a chance to develop in a supportive environment.