Lions reportedly add UDFA quarterback
The Detroit Lions are adding quarterback Luke Altmyer as a UDFA signing.
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball during the 2025 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. , on Dec. 30, 2025.
| Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as an undrafted free agent, per Tom Pelissero. Altmyer originally enrolled at Ole Miss, but after getting beat out by Jaxson Dart in 2022, he transferred to Illinois and became a three-year starter for the Illini. In those three years, he completed 64.
4 percent of his passes for 7,607 yards, 57 touchdowns and 21 interceptions—and a 7. 7 yards per attempt average. His production increased every year, and his senior year was statistically his best.
He completed 67. 4 percent of his passes for 22 touchdowns and just five interceptions, as he led the Illini to a respectable 9-4 record, including a win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. As a draft prospect, Altmyer arm strength is okay, but not special.