Football
Illinois Football: Who Will Be Luke Altmyer’s Top Weapon in 2025?
WR1 in 2025?

With Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin now on their respective NFL rosters, Illinois Football quarterback Luke Altmyer must look to a new option to be his top weapon of choice in 2025.
Whether it’s proven production from portal pickups like Ball State’s Justin Bowick and West Virginia’s Hudson Clement, or in-house upside from guys like Hank Beatty, Malik Elzy, Collin Dixon, Brayden Trimble, Alex Capka-Jones, Mario Sanders, Ashton Hollins and more—Justin Stepp’s receiver room is deep, competitive, and ready for someone to take the reins in a pivotal year for the Illini offense.
The real question: Who’s gonna be at the top when all is said and done? Experience vs knowledge of Altmyer and OC Barry Lunney Jr’s system—and the battle’s wide open.

Nov 2, 2024. Champaign. Illinois. USA. Illinois. Fighting Illini. Quarterback Luke Altmyer. (9). Illinois vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Memorial Stadium. Credit: Ron Johnson. Imagn Images.
Why Hudson Clement Will Lead Illinois Football As WR1 in 2025
Personally, I’m going with the portal pickup who’s got a serious chip on his shoulder and something to prove in Champaign.
Honorable Mention – A Potential Breakout for OC Barry Lunney Jr’s Offense
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOWF6oMPuo
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