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Colts have virtual pre-draft meeting with experienced QB prospect

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The Colts have had a virtual draft meeting with an experienced quarterback prospect from the 2026 NFL draft class.

An experienced quarterback prospect is on the Indianapolis Colts' radar ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer met virtually with the Colts . Let's take a closer look at what Altmyer could bring to theย  Colts .

Coltsย 2026 NFL draft prospect to watch: QB Luke Altmyer There aren't many quarterbacks in this draft cycle who will have more experience than Altmyer. After starting his career at Ole Miss , Altmyer spent the last three seasons at Illinois, appearing in 35 games while taking over 1,200 career dropbacks. From 2024 to 2025, Altmyer saw a big increase in efficiency, completing 67% of his passes compared to 60% the year prior.

He also averaged 8. 2 yards per pass attempt, which was up from his 7. 8 mark the year prior.

Over that two-year span, Altmyer threw 44 touchdowns to 11 interceptions and rushed for over 900 yards. Altmyer is the 237th-ranked prospect on the consensus big board . Luke Altmyer's draft profile Here is what NFL.