The Kansas City Chiefs used their final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, the first quarterback they’ve selected since Patrick Mahomes in 2017. The 24-year-old brings NFL pedigree and SEC starting experience to a quarterback room led by Mahomes and backup Justin Fields. Here are key takeaways: Nussmeier was selected with the 249th overall pick in the seventh round, making him the first quarterback drafted by the Chiefs in the Patrick Mahomes era.