The LSU Tigers return one of the best quarterbacks in the country, Garrett Nussmeier, and look to have one of the best passing offenses in the nation in 2025. After a strong first year as a starter, Nussmeier has been labeled as one of the favorites to go No. 1 overall in next year's NFL Draft, and with a big year in 2025, he could all but lock that spot down.
Todd McShay, one of the leading NFL Draft experts, did a deep dive into Nussmeier's 2024 tape and has compared him to a former first overall pick, Baker Mayfield.
Mayfield's had an up-and-down career. He started off hot with the Brown before a couple down years, but since he's signed with the Buccaneers, he's completely revitalized his career and is viewed as a top-10 quarterback in the league by some. He's a bit of a gunslinger and gets into trouble sometimes, but he's great in the pocket, can make pretty much any throw on the field and is one of the best anticipators in the league.
When evaluating quarterbacks, McShay uses four categories to breakdown their game: mental makeup, accuracy, release/arm strength and pocket mobility. He ranks them on a scale of 1-5 with one being the best and five being the worst.
Let's hop into McShay's breakdown of Nussmeier and why he compared him to Mayfield (you can view his full analysis here).