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1:29Bielema, Altmyer Look To Complete Fantastic Run At Illinois
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1:00CFB Week 7: Ohio State At Illinois, O/U 50.5
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1:11Offensive Identity Put a Lot On QB Luke Altmyer
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1:20Game-Changers: Luke Altmyer or Fernando Mendoza
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1:30Luke Altmyer is a top five quarterback in the Big Ten
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5:21J Leman's thoughts on Illini's switch to 3-3-5 defense
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4:16Why J Leman is high on the Illini offensive playmakers in 2026
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3:31Werner & Easterling: How Bret Bielema has brought in-state recruiting success
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9:35Chip Patterson's Big Ten CFB Power Rankings
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1:10Keaton Wagler: The Nets' No. 6 Pick in 2026 Mock Draft
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2:562026 Illini football question mark: The defensive front
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2:202026 Illinois football reason for optimism: The secondary
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3:532026 Illinois football reason for optimism: The offensive playmakers
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4:052026 Illinois football reason for optimism: The coaching staff
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1:02Who Tops Finkelstein's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board?
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Ian Book
Summary
Luke Altmyer is a seasoned, tough quarterback who became a record-setter during his time at Illinois. Known for his accuracy on timing routes, he makes subtle pocket movements to manage pressure and can deliver throws under duress. A respected team captain, Altmyer profiles as a steady option who can operate a pro-style offense with sound decision-making.
About
- 2025: Set school record for career completion percentage (64.4%); No. 2 in touchdown passes
- 2022: Backup to Jaxson Dart at Ole Miss before transferring to Illinois
Strengths
- Accurate on short and intermediate timing throws.
- Subtle pocket movement to navigate pressure and extend plays.
- Willing to stand in and deliver under contact.
Weaknesses
- Deep ball consistency can waver, leading to turnover opportunities.
- Arm strength is average for driving throws outside the numbers.
- Can take hits, leading to durability concerns over a full season.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.72 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 6 inches
Top Luke Altmyer News
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Luke Altmyer: Headed to Detroit
Altmyer is slated to sign with the Lions as an undrafted free agent, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Altmyer's best football trait is his brain. The fifth-year senior out of Illinois is a clutch passer, leading seven game-winning drives in the final minute or overtime in his career. The quarterback consistently finds clear sight lines and can deliver accurate balls with nice touch and rhythm. Despite not being wildly athletic, he is adept at finding an escape route when the pocket collapses. The root of all Altmyer's weaknesses is his lack of transcendent athleticism. He doesn't throw with power, is undersized, doesn't have exceptional ball security and has a lack of poise in the pocket. The positive news about a potential signing with the Lions is that Jared Goff isn't an exceptional athlete either by NFL standards, and the ability to learn from the pocket passer in an effort to fix some of these weaknesses could lead to future opportunities in the NFL for the 23-year-old.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Starkville, MS |
| Age: 23 |