Jets explore 2026 NFL draft QB options with Garrett Nussmeier visit
Fans and the media are enamored with prospects like Drew Allar and Carson Beck, but Garrett Nussmeier deserves mention among the breakout candidates.
The New York Jets have made one thing clear throughout the pre-draft process. They are doing their homework at quarterback, and they aren’t limiting themselves to the names everyone else is talking about. Much of the attention has centered on players like Drew Allar and Carson Beck.
Draft wiz Daniel Jeremiah recently drew lines connecting Allar and the Jets . That makes sense. Both are the prospects dominating headlines and mock drafts, but as New York continues to evaluate options, another name has quietly entered the conversation, and it may be one worth watching closely.
According to NBC Sports’ Ryan Fowler, former LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has recently held private workouts with multiple teams, including the Jets . That detail matters. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has had private workouts recently with the Cowboys, Rams, and Jets, per multiple sources.
A likely Day 2 pick, he’s among the names in the mix for QB3 in the class right alongside Carson Beck, Drew Allar, and a few others including NDSU signal-caller… — Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 14, 2026 The Jets don’t hand out private workouts casually, especially at a position as important as quarterback. This is a franchise that has spent years searching for stability under center. Even with Geno Smith back in place and publicly backed by head coach Aaron Glenn, the long-term question hasn’t gone away.