Illinois Fighting Illini#86 · TE Christian Abney
62 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Zionsville, IN
Christian Abney is a TE (#86) for Illinois, from Zionsville, IN. In the 2026 season he has 3 catches for 13 yards, 4.3 receiving yards per game over 3 games. He has 4.3 fantasy points (PPR), 1.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 9
Receptions 10
Receiving TDs 6
Total TDs 6
Scrimmage yards 8
Fantasy points 9
Efficiency
Yards per catch 7
Yards per game 7
Catch volume 10
TD rate 7
Receiving score 9
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 19
Frame 19
Experience 17
How we rate The BIG10.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The BIG10.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
3
Receptions
13
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
4.3
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Christian Abney career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| 2025 | ILL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| 2024 | BALL | 4 | 5 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | BALL | 3 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Career | 11 | 12 | 91 | 1 | 0 | 27.1 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
24
10
31
23
28
13
32
0
3No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Duke | L 27-31 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois TE: #86
- ClassSenior
- HometownZionsville, IN
Christian Abney: Illinois TE profile and stats
Christian Abney is a TE (#86) for Illinois, from Zionsville, IN. This profile tracks Christian Abney's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Christian Abney in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Christian Abney play for?
Christian Abney plays for Illinois, wearing #86 at TE.
What position does Christian Abney play?
Christian Abney is a TE for Illinois.
How tall is Christian Abney?
Christian Abney is 6-6 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Christian Abney in?
Christian Abney is listed as a senior on the Illinois roster.
Where is Christian Abney from?
Christian Abney is from Zionsville, IN.
How many receptions does Christian Abney have?
Christian Abney has 3 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.