NFL.com senior news writer Kevin Patra examines the likelihood that 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza or any of his fellow draftmates will actually start at QB in Week 1. Or if 2026 will be the first time since 2022 without a rookie signal-caller starting a season opener.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 249 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, NFL.com is keeping you up the date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Thursday ahead of tonight's first round.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, NFL.com is keeping you up the date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Wednesday ahead of Thursday's first round.

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, NFL.com is keeping you up the date with the latest reports, rumors and rumblings from NFL Network, ESPN and team officials. Here's what we're learning Monday ahead of Thursday's first round.

Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner dives deep on this year's quarterback class on Kurt's QB Insider. Available only on NFL+.

The Kansas City Chiefs select LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 249 overall pick (via a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers).

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger's best available prospects for Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero breaks down why NFL teams find no issue with the back condition of LSU Tigers quarterback and 2026 NFL Draft prospect Garrett Nussmeier.

ESPN, NFL and College Football analyst Chase Daniel wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss 2026 quarterback draft prospects.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks' updated top five quarterbacks.

Watch the full on-field workout from LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier discusses abdominal injury ahead of his debut at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.