Luke Lindenmeyer blossoming into one of Big Ten’s top tight ends
Nebraska tight end Luke Lindenmeyer runs for a first down after making a catch against Michigan State Saturday October 4, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. (Lynn Harrington/stayaliveinpower5)
CHICAGO — He’s no stranger to being an underdog, after coming out of high school with no stars behind his name and starting off as a walk-on with the Huskers.
When it comes to practice, film study and the weight room, Luke Lindenmeyer continues to grind hard, knowing his journey with Nebraska is starting to take off. After all, he’s one of the few remaining players on the roster from the Scott Frost era, and didn’t even catch a pass in his first two years with the program.
However, Lindemeyer worked his way up the depth charts, started 20 games over the past three seasons, and had a breakout campaign in 2025. The Nebraska native finished fifth on the team in receptions and touchdowns, and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. Which is why Lindenmeyer feels the success is a testament to all of his hard work in the scarlet and cream.
“I started off just blocking, so I had to find a role for myself blocking, and as a tight end the saying is no block, no rock, and if you don’t effect the run and pass-blocking game, you’re not going to get the rock,” Lindenmeyer said. “Just proving yourself as a blocker first, and then being able to pass-catch, the ball is going to find you if you just run your route to the right distance, and put in the work.”
There’s no denying that Lindenmeyer is starting to blossom in Dana Holgorsen’s offense, and will be a weapon in the aerial attack this fall. Last season he caught a touchdown pass in victories over Akron, and Maryland. Not to mention Lindenmeyer hauled in a career-high, seven passes against Michigan.
The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder had several receptions of 20-plus yards too. Now Lindenmeyer expects to build on that production, as the Huskers navigate through fall camp. The vibe in practice is positive, getting more intense each day, and everyone is eager to get the pads popping, which Lindenmeyer finds encouraging.
“This offseason we really been focusing on our grit, our brotherhood and our execution,” he said. “Our team is super greedy, so whatever you put in front of us, we’re going to attack it, and this is he hardest offseason lifting that I’ve had since I’ve been here.”
Lindenmeyer continues to lead by example in the tight end room. Being one of the unit’s veterans comes with responsibility, and that’s something he takes very seriously. Lindenmeyer believes the closer the team gets, the better they’ll play late into the season, knowing the Husker have to navigate through a Big Ten gauntlet over their final seven games.
“It’s about brotherhood, so we’ve been having some outside events, hanging out, building those relationships that we’re going to need down the stretch, and the execution part in fall camp,” the senior said. “Come October and November, those late games in the fourth quarter, whether we’re down or up, it’s going to come down to which team executes the best.”
Building chemistry with the quarterbacks, particularly Anthony Colandrea, is looking promising to Lindenmeyer, and he intends on being a huge safety net on third downs. It’s all about the reps, considering practice makes perfect, and the veteran tight end believes the best is yet to come for the offense.
On top of being a student-athlete, Lindenmeyer is also enjoying marriage, after tying the knot with his wife Kailyn a little over three months ago. Despite both of them having grueling schedules with their respective sports, Lindenmeyer is confident that she gives him the motivation he needs to take his game to the next level this fall.
“The season is going to be interesting, don’t know if we’ll see each other much because she has dance, and I have football, but we’re there to support each other, no matter what.”
