The Jets enter the draft with two second-round choices (33 and 44) but no third-round pick, a result of a prior trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for Haason Reddick. That drafting reality shapes how teams view the Jets’ window for selecting a quarterback in rounds two or three.
Among evaluators, Jay Robins of Yahoo Sports projects Nussmeier as a third- to fourth-round pick, signaling that the LSU signal-caller’s stock is on the rise heading toward April’s NFL Draft.
Nussmeier’s résumé includes a five-year run with LSU, posting 7,699 passing yards, 52 touchdowns to 24 interceptions, and a 64% completion rate. The Senior Bowl MVP adds a tangible postseason credential to his resume as he positions himself for a deeper look from NFL teams.
During Senior Bowl week, Nussmeier was praised for consistency, with The Athletic’s Dane Brugler noting he was the most consistent quarterback in practice and looked sharp in the game when healthy again.
Health and injury context played a significant role in his 2025 season, in which he appeared in nine games with 1,927 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Before that year, expectations had him in the conversation for a potential No. 1 overall pick, but the run of injuries and a tougher supporting cast affected his production and draft projection. He later clarified the nature of his injury was different from initial reports, fueling renewed optimism about his professional prospects.
With the Senior Bowl performance and a clearer health picture, Nussmeier’s draft stock continues to trend upward. For the Jets, the evaluation over the next few weeks will likely focus on whether to target him with their 33rd or 44th overall pick, making him a viable Day 2 consideration as conversations heat up for April’s draft.
