AAF Report: Top QBs Nussmeier, Sellers Suffer Injuries

The top two rated QB prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft are nursing injuries this week. What does it mean for their draft stock? Plus, a look at where NFL players originate from based on Week 1 rosters.

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GARRETT NUSSMEIER TO ‘SHUT IT DOWN’ DURING BYE

LSU is ranked dead last in scoring (20 points per game). The offense has struggled mightily in the passing attack, especially on deep downfield passes. In fact, the Tigers did not attempt a single pass during their final two drives against Florida, after quarterback Garrett Nussmeier made a rare cross-body, across the field throw, which resulted in an interception. So, what gives? Reports out of Baton Rouge this week indicate that Nussmeier, the No.1 rated quarterback on the NFL Draft Bible Big Board, has been playing through ‘tightness’ in his torso, as a result of too much throwing during preseason camp. The injury is not considered to be serious but LSU head coach Brian Kelly did indicate that Nussmeier will likely ‘shut it down,’ during their bye week in the first week of October. The star quarterback also re-aggravated a pre-existing case of patellar tendinitis in his left knee in early August. It could explain why Nussmeier has played below expectations and a reason why the Tigers have been reluctant to test opponents deep down field. Still, Nussmeier possesses an acute football IQ, has proven to make all the throws and continues to remain a top contender to be the No.1 overall selection for the 2026 NFL Draft.

BIG HIT LEAVES LANORRIS SELLERS STATUS UP IN AIR

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers will be in concussion protocol this week, after being on the wrong end of a devastating blow, which resulted in a targeting penalty during the Gamecocks loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer has been elusive in providing updates on Sellers but the SEC mandates the first injury report of the week to be provided by each school on Wednesday evening. The lethal dual-threat quarterback has flashed the ability to beat opponents both with his arm and his legs, as a bruising ball-carrier who is able to pummel oncoming defenders due to his 6-foot-3, 243-pound frame. In addition, new offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who brings vast NFL experience, has added several new wrinkles to the offense that were designed to take advantage of Sellers’ alluring skill-set. We should know more on the status of Sellers for the upcoming game at Missouri this weekend. In terms of his long-term draft outlook, Sellers possesses a physical run style with how he plays, so a head injury is sure to be notable amongst NFL talent evaluators. For now, the injury should not be a reason for too much concern but should Sellers suffer another concussion down the road, it could cast some nausea on how high teams would be willing to select him in the draft.

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INSIDE THE NFL: WHERE DO THEY COME FROM

The degree of difficulty to make it to the NFL has been well-documented. It is the pinnacle of professional football, which every player dreams about achieving. Yet, only the rare elite make it. So where do they come from? Based on the latest data provided by the NFL, we have outlined where players originate from below. The following lists break down the top NFL players by state, by city, by high school and per capita. Want to know where the greatest odds of finding NFL talent are? Check out these lists:

MOST NFL PLAYERS BY STATE

1. Texas (199)

2. Florida (179)

3. California (165)

4. Georgia (143)

5. North Carolina (70)

6. Louisiana (59)

7. Ohio (57)

8. Illinois and Michigan (55)

9. Alabama (52)

10. New Jersey (50)

MOST NFL PLAYERS BY CITY

1. Bradenton, Florida (20)

2. Atlanta, Georgia and Miami, Florida (18)

3. Detroit, Michigan (16)

4. Charlotte, North Carolina (14)

5. Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada (13)

6. Tampa, Florida (12)

7. Philadelphia, PA and Suwanee, GA (11)

8. Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Indianapolis, IN (10)

9. Eight cities tied with nine

MOST NFL PLAYERS BY HIGH SCHOOL

1. IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida (17)

2. American Heritage | Plantation, Florida (9) and Saint Thomas Aquinas | Fort Lauderdale, Florida (9)

3. Hillgrove | Power Springs, Georgia (7)

4. Bishop Gormaan | Las Vegas, NV and Dematha Catholic | Hyattsville, MD and Oaks Christian | West Lake, CA (6)

5. Nine high schools with five.

MOST NFL PLAYERS PER CAPITA

(NOTE: The national average is one NFL player per 193,604 residents.)

1. Georgia (1 NFL Player per 74,908 people)

2. Louisiana (1 NFL Player per 78,945 people)

3. Mississippi (1 NFL Player per 92,540 people)

4. Alabama (1 NFL Player per 96,621 people)

5. District of Columbia (1 NFL Player per 98,506 people)

6. Florida (1 NFL Player per 120,325 people)

7. Hawaii (1 NFL Player per 121,273 people)

8. Utah (1 NFL Player per 136,317 people)

9. Maryland (1 NFL Player per 140,391 people)

10. Texas (1 NFL Player per 146,460 people)

*Based on most recent published U.S. Census Data (2020)

SCOUTING THE LEAGUE: SALARY CAP ANALYTICS

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