Nathan Knapik

#71· Illinois ·OT ·So ·2028 Draft · Kennewick, Wash.

6'7"Height 300 lbWeight

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Media & News

247Sports Apr 19, 2026
Notebook: Confident Nathan Knapik leading candidate for RT job; Valentine's film study key for junior leap - 247Sports
247Sports Dec 31, 2025
Illini notebook: Olano delivers in the clutch once again; Knapik, Barna step up & shine - 247Sports
247Sports Dec 28, 2025
Illini notebook: Music City Bowl 'propels us into next season'; Knapik gets nod at left tackle - 247Sports
Electronic Arts Home Page Aug 26, 2025
Nathan Knapik EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
247Sports Apr 26, 2025
Nathan Knapik, Idaho Vandals, Offensive Tackle - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Nathan Knapik #71

Illinois · OT · So · 2028 Draft · Kennewick, Wash. · Kennewick

6-7 · 300 lbs

3.4

Long Shot

Floor 2.2 · Ceiling 7.0

#5864 overall · #389 OT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven sophomore OL (Idaho transfer); no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.6) · up-year team.

Floor · 2.2

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.2.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1421 · Pos #112 · State #18

Path: Idaho → Illinois

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Boom-or-BustHigh CeilingPlug-and-PlayTransfer