Top 2027 QB Colton Nussmeier Healthy, Visits SEC Programs

The four-star recruit from Texas is taking visits to Kentucky, Georgia, and Arkansas as he weighs his college options.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:49pm

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Colton Nussmeier, a highly-touted 2027 quarterback prospect from Flower Mound, Texas, is back to full health after suffering a leg injury in 2025. The 6'3", 200-pound four-star recruit is now taking visits to several SEC programs, including Kentucky, Georgia, and Arkansas, as he narrows down his college choices.

Why it matters

Nussmeier is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 16 QB and No. 25 prospect in Texas. His recruitment has picked up steam as he recovers from injury, with several prominent SEC schools vying for his commitment.

The details

After throwing for 2,219 yards, 20 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in his first two seasons at Marcus High School, Nussmeier suffered a leg injury in October 2025 that kept him out for part of the year. However, he is now fully healthy and taking visits to Kentucky, Georgia, and Arkansas as he evaluates his college options.

  • Nussmeier suffered a leg injury in October 2025.
  • Kentucky offered Nussmeier a scholarship at the end of January 2026.
  • Nussmeier visited Kentucky at the beginning of March 2026.
  • Nussmeier is set to visit Georgia and Arkansas in the near future.

The players

Colton Nussmeier

A 6'3", 200-pound four-star quarterback prospect in the class of 2027, ranked as the No. 16 QB and No. 25 player in Texas.

Doug Nussmeier

Colton's father, who played six seasons in the NFL and has had a long career as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator in college football, the NFL, and the CFL.

Garrett Nussmeier

Colton's brother, who started at quarterback for LSU in 2024 and 2025.

Will Stein

The new head coach at Kentucky, who has hired offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, who previously worked with Garrett Nussmeier at LSU.

Kirby Smart

The head coach at Georgia, who worked with Doug Nussmeier at Alabama in 2012 and 2013.

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What they’re saying

“Nussmeier 'can attack the quick game like few others in the class thanks to his buttoned-up lower body mechanics and processing power' and that he 'has shown the ability to make plays happen off schedule, but must continue to improve sack avoidance if he's going to reach his ceiling'.”

— Hudson Standish, 247Sports national analyst

What’s next

Nussmeier is scheduled to visit Georgia and Arkansas in the coming weeks as he continues to evaluate his college options before making a decision.

The takeaway

Colton Nussmeier's recruitment has picked up steam as he recovers from injury, with several prominent SEC programs vying for his commitment. His visits to Kentucky, Georgia, and Arkansas will be crucial as he narrows down his college choices in the 2027 recruiting cycle.