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Illinois TE Christian Abney Eyes 2027 Draft

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Illinois senior tight end Christian Abney, a 6'6" 255‑lb transfer from Ball State, is regarded as a 2027 NFL draft sleeper thanks to his size, athleticism and growing role in the Illini passing attack.

Abney, who joined Illinois a year ago, has shown a high level of athleticism and good speed that could be leveraged in the vertical passing game. With Illinois resetting its tight end group and a new offensive scheme under coordinator Barry Lunney, Abney has an opportunity to rack up solid receiving stats this fall and climb draft boards. fishroad-app.com

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