Luke Altmyer
Full Name: Luke Altmyer
Date of Birth: July 18, 2002
Age (as of May 2025): 22
Hometown: Starkville, Mississippi
High School: Starkville High School (Starkville, MS)
Current School: Illinois Fighting Illini football
Previous School: Ole Miss Rebels football
Conference: Big Ten Conference
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 5th year (Senior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: Ole Miss → Illinois
Redshirt Status: Utilized early-career redshirt year
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Quarterback
Primary Position: Quarterback
Pro Position Projection: Developmental NFL Backup / System QB
Jersey Number: #9
Starter or Backup: Multi-year starter at Illinois
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2021 (Ole Miss): Limited action
2022 (Ole Miss): 9 games (4 starts)
2023 (Illinois): 12 games (12 starts)
2024 (Illinois): 12 games (12 starts)
Injury History:
No missed games due to injury reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Bret Bielema
Offensive Coordinator: Barry Lunney Jr.
Quarterbacks Coach: Barry Lunney Jr.
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6020
Weight: 220 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Luke Altmyer is an experienced, rhythm-based quarterback with multi-year starting experience in SEC and Big Ten systems. At 6'2", 220 lbs, Altmyer possesses solid NFL frame density with functional mobility and adequate arm strength.
After transferring from Ole Miss to Illinois, he developed into a steady offensive operator capable of managing games, executing play-action, and distributing within structure. He wins with timing, decision-making, and toughness rather than elite physical traits.
While his arm talent and off-script creation limit his ceiling, his experience, poise, and system familiarity give him developmental NFL backup potential.