Updated March 26, 2026, 2:19 p.m. ET
The Indianapolis Colts are taking a closer look at one of the more highly rated quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft.
While appearing on the NFL Network, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier shared that he will be making an official 30 pre-draft visit with the Colts.
“I’ve got a lot of stuff coming up,” Nussmeier said, via Pro Football Talk. “I’ve got the Jets coming in the next couple of days here. I’ve got the Rams coming into town. I’m heading out to Indianapolis.”
After a very productive 2024 season, Nussmeier was unable to take that next step in 2025. As he detailed recently, an early-season abdominal injury seemed to derail the entire year. Nussmeier entered last season as a potential top pick in this year’s draft, but that is no longer the case.
In nine games, Nussmeier completed 67% of his passes, averaging 6.7 yards per attempt with 12 touchdowns to five interceptions, per PFF.
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In 2024, he completed 64% of his throws at 7.7 yards per attempt with 29 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. Nussmeier surpasses 4,000 passing yards as well.
For more on Nussmeier, Lance Zierlein of NFL.com had this to say in his pre-draft scouting report:
“Undersized pocket passer with legitimate arm talent that has not been able to make up for some flaws in his game,” wrote Zierlein. “Nussmeier is inconsistent diagnosing coverages and working through progressions, which limits his ability to counter what defenses show him. He plays with a gunslinger’s mindset and doesn’t consistently prioritize ball security.”
Nussmeier is the fifth-rated quarterback on Mel Kiper’s big board.
The Colts will enter this season with Daniel Jones as their starter and Riley Leonard as the backup, with the team looking to trade Anthony Richardson.