The classes of 2026 and 2027 are full of players with famous last names, but one 2027 quarterback prospect is garnering a lot of attention on his own.
Marcus (Tex.) High School QB Colton Nussmeier is turning heads and gaining momentum on the college football recruiting trail, picking up offers from the Georgia Bulldogs, Auburn Tigers, and other top schools. He might be the younger brother of 2025 Heisman Trophy favorite Garrett Nussmeier, but Colton Nussmeier is poised to forge his own path.
Georgia Offers 2027 QB Prospect Colton Nussmeier, Younger Brother of Garrett Nussmeier
A 2027 quarterback prospect, Colton Nussmeier is one of the hottest players on the recruiting trail. He earned several Big 12 offers last offseason, but some of the sport’s best have jumped into the mix in recent months. Since the end of the regular season, Nussmeier has picked up offers from the Michigan Wolverines, Arkansas Razorbacks, Auburn, and most recently, Georgia.
At 6’3″, 180 pounds, Nussmeier already has excellent size, and he has the production to match his potential.
As a sophomore, Nussmeier threw for 1,894 yards and 16 touchdowns in 10 games, with just three interceptions. He led Marcus to a 6-4 record while starting over seven upperclassmen.
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Accordingly, the offers and accolades have started to roll in, as Nussmeier is considered one of the top prospects in the country. Unsurprisingly, he holds an offer from LSU, but his offer list continues to grow and he could end up with 40 to 50 verbals by the time he’s a senior.
On3’s composite rankings list Nussmeier as the third-best quarterback in the Class of 2027, making him the fourth-best player in Texas and ranking him 18th overall in the country.
247 Sports and Rivals are the highest on Nussmeier, ranking him 18th overall. He’s the third-ranked player in Texas, per 247.
Are Colton Nussmeier and Garrett Nussmeier Related?
The sons of long-time college and NFL offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Garrett and Colton Nussmeier are brothers. The family moved around, following Doug to his various college coaching jobs, before settling in Dallas when Doug started coaching with the Cowboys in 2018.
Garrett was a standout at Marcus High School in the Flower Mound suburb outside of Dallas and Colton stayed there, even when Doug moved to coach the Los Angeles Chargers and then the Philadelphia Eagles.
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After patiently waiting his turn with the LSU Tigers, Garrett Nussmeier broke out in 2024, throwing for over 4,000 yards in his fourth year with the program.
Now, Garrett Nussmeier is a 2025 Heisman trophy contender, with FanDuel Sportsbook listing him as the favorite to win the award. While Garrett was a four-star recruit in the class of 2021, his younger brother is on track to better him in that category.
Colton Nussmeier is on track to be a five-star recruit with offers from across the country.
Colton Nussmeier Scouting Report
Colton Nussmeier has the quarterback pedigree: QB coach for a dad, elite college gunslinger for a brother, and a wealth of experience at the position.
But he’s more than a high-I.Q. passer. Nussmeier has an elite arm and the same gunslinger mentality that NFL scouts love about his brother.
He’s an elite competitor, and while he’s not overly adept with his legs, he’ll run over a guy near the end zone if the opportunity presents itself.
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Nussmeier is a lefty, and his release is quick and smooth. He doesn’t need any extra wind-up to put more juice on the ball when throwing deep or over the middle and he drives the ball when needed.
Unsurprisingly, his footwork is sharp and he’s one of the better quarterbacks you’ll find at resetting his feet to throw once he’s out of the pocket. He’s not going to run often, but he’s not afraid to move when he feels pressure.
A multi-sport athlete, Nussmeier plays basketball, where he’s a standout defender and adept passer on the hardcourt.
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