Luke Mailander

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[Luke Mailander @LukeMailander]

Job’s not finished‼️ @RedbirdFB

[Malachi Miller @malachimiller22]

Weeks 1–5 highlights 🏈 More to come. #FEARTHERAM @RamFBHC @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @BOOMfootball

https://t.co/MyuQD9KEOJ

[Bryan @RealBGauvin23]

Illinois State WR Luke Mailander (@LukeMailander) proved to be a major find for the Redbirds, earning MVFC Freshman of the Year honors in 2025.

The Elmhurst, Illinois native hauled in 44 receptions for 671 yards and four touchdowns, helping lead Illinois State to the FCS National Championship Game.

Mailander is expected to be one of the Redbirds' top offensive weapons in 2026, regardless of who takes over at quarterback.
#FCS #MVFC #Redbirds

[Illinois State Football @RedbirdFB]

The 2025 MVC Freshman of the Year checks in at No. 17 😎

Luke Mailander takes the No. 17 spot on the Hero Sports top returning FCS wide receiver list!

[Malachi Miller @malachimiller22]

Thank you @SDSCombines @JJKilgore_SDS for inviting me to the National Combine Series (Indianapolis • May 16). Grateful for the opportunity

[Shadwel Nkuba II 🇨🇩 @shadweljr]

2026 NFL draft prospect | Illinois State DB | Shadwel Nkuba II

[Patrick Bauer @_Patrick_Bauer]

#committed #gobearcats

[CJ Richard Jr @Richard05___]

officially in the portal! with 3 years left of eligibility. @jordansportsgrp

[Jalon Jones @jones_jalon]

AGTG!!

[Jalon Jones @jones_jalon]

After an amazing visit, I am extremely blessed and grateful to announce that Lindenwood University offered and I verbally committed! AGTG!!

[Chris Hummer @chris_hummer]

Illinois State Freshman All-American DB CJ Richard (@Richard05___) plans to enter the portal, his rep @monnier_oscar of @jordansportsgrp tells @mzenitz and I.

The 6-1, 190-pound S posted 20 tackles, 1 TFL and 2 INTs during Illinois State's playoff run. 79.7 PFF grade in 2025.

[Luke Mailander @LukeMailander]

@AndrewBarra87 Damn right it is

[Eddie Kasper @eddiekasper13]

Thank you Normal. Been an unreal four years here. Excited to see what’s next!

[Tye Niekamp @NiekampTye]

Redbird till I die!!!! @RedbirdFB

[Patrick Bauer @_Patrick_Bauer]

Officially in the portal with 2 years of eligibility. Agent: @jackson_zager

[Matt Lawson @lawsonmatt0]

Excited to be apart of the #UND FAMILY!! 💚🤍 @coachDJDavis @Coach_SchmidtE

[Matt Lawson @lawsonmatt0]

I’ll be visiting Central Michigan University on the 7th-9th!

[Matt Lawson @lawsonmatt0]

I’ll be visiting The University of North Dakota the 5th-6th!

[Gavin Camp @GavinCamp4]

Grateful to receive an opportunity from Western Illinois.

[Max Olson @max_olson]

New Hampshire QB Matt Vezza plans to enter the transfer portal, his rep @t_pereira2 of @3XLSports tells ESPN.

The All-CAA passer threw for 2,673 yards, rushed for 605 yards and scored 27 total TDs this season. Vezza has 2 more years of eligibility.