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Illinois TE Christian Abney Eyes 2027 Draft Sleep

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 emerging as a 2027 NFL draft sleeper thanks to his size, speed and increasing involvement in the Illini passing game.

Abney, who joined Illinois a year ago, brings ideal size and athleticism to a team that is resetting its tight end group. With two years of eligibility left, he has already learned the fundamentals of a top‑tier Big Ten offense and is looking to step up his receiving stats this season. If he can capitalize on the expanded opportunities in Illinois’ revamped passing attack, he could climb draft boards and attract NFL interest. asg-reflektory.pl

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