Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan Football Class of 2026 Signees Roster

Lucas Hoffmeyer
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Wixon, Mich.
- High School:
- Walled Lake Western H.S.
- Twitter:
- @Lucashoffmeyer
- Instagram:
- @lucashoffmeyer
Will enroll at Central Michigan in January.
HIGH SCHOOL
Will graduate in December 2025 from Walled Lake Western High School, where he played four years of varsity football for head coach John Hoffmeyer, his father … Two-time Division 2 All-Region honoree … Two-time All-League selection … Detroit News All-North honorable mention selection … Two-time Academic All-League selection … Played tight end, fullback, and defensive end for the Warriors … Led the Warriors to an 7-3 overall record and a state playoff appearance in 2025 as a senior … Guided the Warriors to an 11-1 overall record, first place finish in the league with an 8-0 record, district title, and state playoff appearance as a junior … Led the Warriors to a 10-2 overall record, 8-0 league record, Lakes Valley Conference title and state playoff appearance as a sophomore … Led the Warriors to a 9-2 overall record, 8-0 league record, Lakes Valley Conference title, and state playoff appearance as a freshman … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, ESPN.com, Rated the No. 28 player in the state of Michigan … Also plays baseball and basketball … Outstanding student … National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL
Born Lucas Hoffmeyer on April 5, 2008 … Son of John and Kim Hoffmeyer … Has a brother Brady and sister Emma … Chose Central Michigan because he connected well with the coaches and new staff, loved the campus and overall atmosphere, and everything just felt right … Committed to Central Michigan on May 28, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Air Force, Army, Brown, Eastern Michigan, Fordham, Navy, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Yale … Interested in majoring in kinesiology, biology or sports medicine.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Will graduate in December 2025 from Walled Lake Western High School, where he played four years of varsity football for head coach John Hoffmeyer, his father … Two-time Division 2 All-Region honoree … Two-time All-League selection … Detroit News All-North honorable mention selection … Two-time Academic All-League selection … Played tight end, fullback, and defensive end for the Warriors … Led the Warriors to an 7-3 overall record and a state playoff appearance in 2025 as a senior … Guided the Warriors to an 11-1 overall record, first place finish in the league with an 8-0 record, district title, and state playoff appearance as a junior … Led the Warriors to a 10-2 overall record, 8-0 league record, Lakes Valley Conference title and state playoff appearance as a sophomore … Led the Warriors to a 9-2 overall record, 8-0 league record, Lakes Valley Conference title, and state playoff appearance as a freshman … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, ESPN.com, Rated the No. 28 player in the state of Michigan … Also plays baseball and basketball … Outstanding student … National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL
Born Lucas Hoffmeyer on April 5, 2008 … Son of John and Kim Hoffmeyer … Has a brother Brady and sister Emma … Chose Central Michigan because he connected well with the coaches and new staff, loved the campus and overall atmosphere, and everything just felt right … Committed to Central Michigan on May 28, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Air Force, Army, Brown, Eastern Michigan, Fordham, Navy, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Yale … Interested in majoring in kinesiology, biology or sports medicine.
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