Luke Reimer (American football)

Luke Reimer (born May 2, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Luke Reimer
Nebraska Cornhuskers – No. 4
PositionLinebacker
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-02) May 2, 2000 (age 24)
Ashland, Kansas
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolLincoln North Star (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

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Reimer attended high school at Lincoln North Star. During his senior season, Reimer rushed for 397 yards while hauling in 167 yards through the air and notching nine total touchdowns.[1] Coming out of high school, Reimer decided to commit to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[2][3]

College career

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In Reimer's career debut in week two of the 2019 season he recovered a fumble versus Colorado.[4] Reimer finished his first career season in 2019 with 11 tackles with one being for a loss and a fumble recovery.[5] In week two of the 2020 season, Reimer tallied ten tackles and a sack against Northwestern.[6] Reimer finished the 2020 season tallying 40 tackles with five going for a loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble.[7] In 2021, Reimer totaled 108 tackles with six being for a loss, a sack, six pass deflections, an interception, and three forced fumbles.[8] In 2022 Reimer notched 86 tackles with three and a half going for a loss, a sack, five pass deflections, and an interception.[9] In week eight of the 2023 season, Reimer made six tackles and a sack in a win over Northwestern.[10] Reimer finished the 2023 season with 48 tackles with seven and a being for a loss, and five sacks.[11] For his performance on the season, Reimer was named third team all Big-Ten.[12][13]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+18 in
(1.83 m)
223 lb
(101 kg)
30+58 in
(0.78 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.71 s 1.60 s 2.70 s 4.34 s 7.20 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
16 reps
All values from Pro Day[14]

References

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  1. ^ Gabriel, Parker (April 6, 2018). "North Star's Reimer on Huskers' radar and gunning for Power Five offers". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Munson, Bryan (December 5, 2018). "Reimer flips on FCS commitment to walk on at Nebraska". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Sautter, Mike (November 30, 2018). "Lincoln North Star athlete Luke Reimer drops South Dakota State, chooses to walk on at Nebraska". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. ^ McKewon, Sam (September 10, 2019). "Luke Reimer's 'lucky' decision to stay home may pay dividends far into future for Nebraska". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Luke Reimer 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Bauer, Will (November 11, 2020). "Some advice for Nebraska: Get 'more Luke Reimers on your team'". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "Luke Reimer 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "Luke Reimer 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  9. ^ "Luke Reimer 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Moore, Wilson (October 24, 2023). "Nebraska's Luke Reimer on being hospitalized: 'Football was kind of lower on the worry list'". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Dorn, Nolan (November 29, 2023). "Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer earns third-team All-Big Ten honors". KLKN-TV. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Callahan, Sean (November 28, 2023). "Nebraska LB Luke Reimer named third-team All-Big Ten". On3.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Bland, Evan (November 28, 2023). "Luke Reimer lone All-Big Ten honoree for Nebraska defense despite collective breakout". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  14. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Luke Reimer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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