Dylan Frechette - 2026 - Football - University of Illinois Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, IL - October 11, 2025 - Offensive Lineman Dylan Frechette (#76) during the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. Photo By Aaron Quinn/Fighting Illini

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - August 01, 2025 - Photo taken during fall camp practice at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. (Photo by Aaron Quinn)

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - August 09, 2025 - Photo taken during fall camp practice at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. (Photo by Patrick Pierson)

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76

Dylan Frechette

Position:
OL
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-6
Weight:
325
Major:
Recreation, Sport, & Tourism
Hometown:
Central Falls, R.I.
High School:
Cardinal Newman (Fla.)

2025 - Illinois

Did not play in a game and redshirted the season

High School

Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
Position ranks: #107 (ESPN), #116 (247Sports), #116 247Sports
State of Florida ranks: #177 (247Sports), #215 (ESPN), #227 (On3)
Played for head coach Jack Daniels at Cardinal Newman
Offers included Akron, FIU, Georgia Southern, Massachusetts, Pitt, Troy, and Western Kentucky

Personal

Born Oct. 30, 2006
Majoring in recreation, sport & tourism

Thursday, August 20

Thursday, August 20

Monday, August 17

Monday, August 17

Matthew Bailey action

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Friday, August 21

Production Day | Enhancements to Gies

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Thursday, August 20

Bret Bielema Press Conference - 8/20/26

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Thursday, August 20

2026 College Football Comeback Player of the Year composite

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Thursday, August 20