Christian Abney

#86· Illinois ·TE ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Zionsville, Ind.

6'6"Height 255 lbWeight

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High School Stats

Year	School	GP	Avg
2022	Zionsville	9	4	Edit
2021	Zionsville	10	3.2	Edit
2019	Zionsville	1	3	Edit

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Scouting Report

July 30, 2026

Christian Abney #86

Illinois · TE · Sr · 2027 Draft · Zionsville, Ind. · Zionsville

6-6 · 255 lbs

4.0

Long Shot

Floor 3.7 · Ceiling 4.4

#3497 overall · #151 TE of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Rotation TE (Ball State transfer) with some college production (5 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD (2024)); a depth contributor with room to grow.

Ceiling · 4.4

Projected 2026 starter (TE1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · TE lower-value.

Floor · 3.7

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2379 · Pos #144 · State #33

Path: Ball State → Illinois

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD
2025	Illinois	—	1	12	12	—
2024	Ball State Cardinals	—	5	50	10	1
2023	Ball State Cardinals	—	3	16	5.3	—