Falcons Eye Luke Altmyer in Mock Draft

0:00On April 8th, the Atlanta Falcons are thinnick quarterback behind their top guys, with Trevor Cemean just holding down third string as a scout team. Guy, that pushes them toward the 2026 NFL draft for real depth. A fresh ESPN mock draft has them snagging Illinois signal caller, Luke Altmeyer, in round 6 at pick 215 overall. Altmeyer brings serious tools to the table, like a quick zip on his throws and dead on accuracy in short passes and run pass options. He stays sharp throwing on the move and picks up yards scrambling when needed. Most of all, the kid plays tough no matter the heat. Coming in at 6 foot 2 and 210 pounds, he has way more upside than Cemean and could push for that third spot right away. He started as a backup for two years at Ole Miss, before transferring to Illinois in 2023, where he locked down the starting role. In 35 games under center, Altmeyer racked up 7,607 passing yards, 57 touchdowns, just 21 picks, and a 144.3 quarterback rating.

1:03Falcons fans know the team needs help at Wider Seever, tied end, defensive tackle, and linebacker 2. But on day 3 of the draft, grabbing a project like Altmeyer late makes sense if he slides. Could be the smart spin for emergency depth down the line. That wraps NFL news today brought to you with AI.