Alex Smith praises Chiefs rookie QB Garrett Nussmeier's development potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith discussed Garrett Nussmeier's potential in an interview with Ed Easton Jr. Smith highlighted the importance of learning under head coach Andy Reid and starter Patrick Mahomes. Nussmeier, selected by the Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft, is viewed as a developmental project due to an abdominal injury in 2025 that limited his performance. Smith emphasized how valuable exposure to top-level quarterbacking and coaching can be for Nussmeier's growth. The Chiefs expect him to develop and possibly serve as a backup in the future.
- •Garrett Nussmeier drafted 249th by the Chiefs in 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Nussmeier played only 9 games in 2025 due to injury.
- •Alex Smith emphasized learning under quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- •Smith discussed the value of Andy Reid's coaching for Nussmeier.
- •The Chiefs project Nussmeier as a future backup quarterback.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Smith discusses Chiefs rookie QB Garrett Nussmeier's potential
"During his interview with @EdEastonJr, former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith discussed rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's potential
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