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University of Illinois Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Quinten Truitt/Fighting Illini
Aaron Quinn/Fighting Illini
Quinten Truitt/Fighting Illini
Ashley Ray/Fighting Illini

71 Nathan Knapik

  • Position OL
  • Class Sophomore
  • Height 6-7
  • Weight 300
  • Major Recreation, Sport, & Tourism
  • Hometown Kennewick, Wash.
  • High School Kennewick
  • Prev School Idaho

Biography

Pronunciation: kuh-NAP-ick

2025 Redshirt Freshman

  • Played in four games with one start at left tackle
  • First career start at left tackle in the Music City Bowl victory over #23 Tennessee (12/30/25)
  • Transferred to Illinois with four years of eligibility remaining 

2024 Freshman (Idaho)

  • Played in five games and redshirted the season

High School

  • Two-time all-conference first team offensive lineman
  • Idaho Lineman of the Year as a senior
  • Led Kennewick to a 3A state title in 2021
  • Honor Roll

Personal

  • Son of Bryan and Melissa 
  • Two siblings, Bryson and Ayden
  • Majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism 

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 71

    2025Redshirt Freshman

    OL
    6'7" 300 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2026Sophomore

    OL
    6'7" 300 lbs
    71