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“Staff treats you like family: OL Dylan Frechette talks signing with the Illini
Illinois Football offensive line commit (2025) Dylan Frechette was kind enough to discuss his recent commitment to the Illini.

Getting to Know 2025 Offensive Line Commit Dylan Frechette
Illinois Football recently signed 3-star West Palm Beach (FL) native Dylan Frechette. Dylan joins Griffin Rousseau, Michael McDonough, and JJ Hirdes as the class of 2025 haul of offensive linemen. Despite originally committing to FIU, Frechette flipped his pledge to the Illini, shortly before the early signing period on December 3rd.
The athletic interior mauler from Cardinal Newman (HS) is currently the 117th-ranked interior offensive lineman in the nation according to 247Sports. Furthermore, Dylan’s recruiting saw quite a boost as a result, thanks to an impressive senior season. His offer list includes Pittsburgh, Miami, UMass, Southern Miss, Akron, Arkansas State, Bryant, FIU, Georgia Southern, Illinois State, North Carolina A&T, Old Dominion, Troy, West Georgia, Western Kentucky, and, of course, Illinois.
However, despite an extensive list of opportunities, the Fighting Illini felt like family for the Florida native.
I’m Home!! 🏠🟠🔵@IlliniFootball @JohnGarcia_Jr @Hayesfawcett3 @SWiltfong_ @Andrew_Ivins @ChadSimmons_ @samspiegs @CraigHaubert pic.twitter.com/8C0NlnAi3p
— Dylan “Big Island” Frechette 3⭐️ OL (@BigDyl74) December 4, 2024
Thankfully, Dylan was kind enough to share more about his tough decision, and what led him to choose Illinois Football as his destination for the next level.

Cardinal Newman offensive lineman Dylan Frechette. October 20, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
What Sparked Your Interest in Illinois Football, and Which Staff Member Made the Strongest Impression?
“I will be helping out at the guard/center position at the next level, but I do believe I can definitely hold it down at the tackle position as well.”
Which NFL Player Do You See Yourself Comparing To? What Aspects of Their Game Do You Feel Reflect Your Own Style?

Nov 17, 2024; Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images.
What the Film Tells Us
Watch Frechette’s Film HERE
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