Dylan Frechette
Dylan Frechette is a three-star recruit from Central Falls, RI, out of Cardinal Newman (No. 2,009 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Frechette comes from
- Central Falls, RI
- Cardinal Newman
- Cardinal Newman is about 1,050 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 2,009 in the 2025 class.
- On the Illinois roster since 2025
Where Frechette fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 9th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Cardinal Newman
Also from Central Falls, RI
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 9th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Illinois
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cardinal NewmanWest Palm Beach, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,009 in the 2025 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from Cardinal Newman: Adam Balogoun-Ali (Auburn), Ricky Knight III (Florida State), Jyron Hughley (West Virginia) and 9 more.
2025
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of Cardinal Newman