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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has a cyst on his spine that is considered “the root cause of the persistent oblique pain that derailed his 2025 season.”

Apr 20, 2026 12:00

As serious as it sounds, Pelissero says that Nussmeier “has been asymptomatic since just prior to the Senior Bowl,” but if any complications persist, Nussmeier could undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove the cyst, which would sideline him for 2-3 weeks. Nussmeier is believed to be a Day 2 prospect in this year’s upcoming draft and struggled during his final season at LSU due to his injuries. Hopefully, this explanation as to the cause of his injury/discomfort will mitigate any concerns teams may have about his health ahead of this week’s draft.

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