Garrett Nussmeier is an American college football quarterback for the LSU Tigers as of September 2025. Despite offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Georgia, Baylor, and North Carolina, Nussmeier decided to play football for LSU. Before redshirting the season, he participated in four games as a true freshman.
As he started his redshirt freshman season in 2022, eight hundred yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions were his total for the seven games he played, all of which he started off the bench. ESPN, Rivals, and 247 Sports all gave Nussmeier four stars. In addition to being ranked No. 9 in Texas and No. 61 overall, ESPN ranked him No. 13 in his positional national ranking. He was named to the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game and received Texas District 6-6A MVP honors in 2019.
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Garrett Nussmeier’s NIL Deals 2025
As of September 2025, Garrett Nussmeier's NIL deal value stands at $4 million. He has signed NIL deals with Powerade, Raising Cane's, EA Sports, Signature Ride, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Bayou Traditions, and Athletes First. (via On3)
Garrett Nussmeier NIL Deal Tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
|---|---|
| 8/26/25 | Powerade |
| 6/28/25 | Raising Cane's |
| 8/29/24 | Powerade |
| 2/22/24 | EA Sports |
| 5/14/23 | Signature Ride |
| 5/09/23 | Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys |
| 4/27/23 | Bayou Traditions |
| 2/01/23 | Athletes First |
Powerade
Garrett Nussmeier signed his first Powerade deal in 2024 and then signed again with them in 2025. According to On3, ahead of the 2025 season, Powerade is making a third consecutive appearance in the NIL space. Alongside LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, Georgia running back Nate Frazier, and Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa have all signed NIL deals with the sports drink.
The four collegiate football players will make a 30-second appearance on social media to promote Powerade as part of the "It Takes More" campaign. Across the country, Powerade has partnerships with over 20 college programs.
EA Sports
Garrett Nussmeier signed an NIL deal with EA Sports on 22nd February 2024.
Raising Cane's
Garrett Nussmeier signed an NIL deal with Raising Cane's on 28th June 2025. As part of a NIL arrangement with Raising Cane's, Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier filmed a commercial before the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
The advertisement also features Arch's father and grandfather, Archie and Cooper Manning. In the ad, Archie takes Todd Graves, the creator of Raising Cane, Arch, and Nussmeier to the restaurant for lunch. In addition to Cooper manning the drive-thru, the advertisement makes fun of Nussmeier's father, Doug, who is currently the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints.
Signature Ride
Garrett Nussmeier signed an NIL deal with Signature Ride on 14th May 2023.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
Garrett Nussmeier signed an NIL deal with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys on 9th May 2023. According to On3, Gordon McKernan has emerged as one of NIL's most active contributors. He hasn't received as much national exposure as LifeWallet and Miami mega-booster John Ruiz. However, McKernan and his company have made important agreements with the best student-athletes at every Louisiana college program.
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FAQ's On Garrett Nussmeier
A. Garrett Nussmeier is listed at a height of 6ft 1 inch.
A. Garrett Nussmeier is 23 years old as of September 2025.
A. Garrett Nussmeier is in his senior year with the LSU Tigers.
