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10. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
“Luke Altmyer is one of the most experienced QBs entering the NFL Draft. With five years of college experience and 44 games, he has experience that is hard to find. He’s also blended that with a lot of success, particularly as he helped make Illinois competitive in the Big Ten.
This past season, he threw for 3,007 yards and 22 touchdowns to only five interceptions. He also rushed for 242 yards and another five touchdowns. So, for now, Kiper has him in the Top 10 of available QBs in the NFL Draft.”
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Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
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Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions in Rounds 1-2
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
I did not see much of the senior bowl or the workouts but does not look like Luke got much of a shot in the game, sadly. Wishing him all the best!
10. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
“Luke Altmyer is one of the most experienced QBs entering the NFL Draft. With five years of college experience and 44 games, he has experience that is hard to find. He’s also blended that with a lot of success, particularly as he helped make Illinois competitive in the Big Ten.
This past season, he threw for 3,007 yards and 22 touchdowns to only five interceptions. He also rushed for 242 yards and another five touchdowns. So, for now, Kiper has him in the Top 10 of available QBs in the NFL Draft.”
Offense line never gave him time to throw
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"Luke Altmyer, outside linebacker Gabe Jacas and offensive lineman J.C. Davis. The Combine runs from Feb. 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis"
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Three Illini invited to 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
Illinois has had a consistent presence at the NFL Scouting Combine during Bret Bielema's tenure.
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TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Illini '25 football is locked, so putting this here. very impressive standing for Scott:
think he has a legit shot at sticking, regardless of whether he's drafted. great development story here
think he has a legit shot at sticking, regardless of whether he's drafted. great development story here
blackdog
- Champaign
He's like Kerby Joseph, guy with tools but fairly new to the position so a lot of room for growth still.
Fun seeing Alex McLaughlin of Washington listed among the better safeties in The Big10. Alex's grandparents are good friends of mine when I was living in Macomb, IL. Alex's parents went to school with my children and were all good friends. His parents were excellent athletes. His mother was a State Champion sprinter and his father a very good QB. His paternal grandfather played college football. Little surprise to me that he has excelled. His two older brothers are also good athletes but at different sports.
Dan
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Three Illini Set for the NFL Combine - University of Illinois Athletics
QB Luke Altmyer, OL J.C. Davis, and OLB Gabe Jacas will interview and work out in front of NFL scouts in Indianapolis.
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Illinivek23
- Gurnee
What kind of 40 time will Gabe be running?
Gabe's 40 is irrelevant unless he is going to be on special teams. 3-cone, vert, and standing long jump is what is going to get him to move up draft boards.
Im guessing anywhere from 4.68-4.78. Anywhere under a 4.72 could put him as a lock in the first round. I believe he has topped 20 MPH so definitely w shot.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Those other things are important, but teams are still stupid about shiny 40 times.
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