Nate Cichy (@nate_cichy) was all ready to head to Harvard on June 1 — and then the #illini called, starting a "whirlwind."
"Illinois football, Big Ten football, has always been my dream," Cichy said.
Behind the 2026 Prospect wideout's flip to Illini ⤵️
https://t.co/wId5aPHkyk
COMMIT: #illini flip 2026 Prospect WR Nathan Cichy (@nate_cichy) from Harvard, adding depth and speed to the wideout room
Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/rdmqDFBS5x
Another late in-state addition to the Class of 2026 for #illini with Prospect WR Nathan Cichy flipping from Harvard to Illinois.
Profile: https://t.co/MIQbljKSLd
Illinois lands one of the top kids our program has produced ever. So fired up for Nate Cichy to show everyone what he can do at the highest level. This will run the streak to 10 years and counting of Prospect Football @KnightTEMPO having a player on @IlliniFootball
LGK➡️I-L-L
Shea Lewis’26 - Process is paying off - Shea went 18.36m last night to break thru the 60’ barrier for the first time
Even more to come down the stretch.
💪🏽 💣
What to watch for tonight at the Wanner Knights Invite.
Field
Shot Put - 4 of the top 10 throwers in 3A. 17 have thrown 50 feet or further. 3 over 60 feet.
Discus - 4 of the top 10 throwers in 3A. 17 have thrown 150 feet or further. 5 over 170 feet.
Shout out @DeSandoLLC for coming out and making this absolutely sick video of our guys!
So proud of all these boys and their hard work this off season! Cannot wait to see where the next 4 months lead us!
We are accepting at-large entries to the Wanner Knights Invite on Friday, May 1st at Prospect High School. If interested please email Coach Renaud at [email protected].
Meet info: https://t.co/m1tEhRZf1a
2025 results: https://t.co/aI7MhCEaWK
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