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Looks slated to be top TE Abney looks like he will be Illinois' top option at tight end, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Abney being Illinois' primary option at tight end would allow him to surpass all his previous seasons' statistical production. In three seasons at the FBS level, his best as a catching option came in 2024, when he logged five receptions for 50 yards at Ball State. Abney transferred to Illinois for 2025, but he was limited to a single target for barely double-digit yardage. Ideally for Abney, with 2026, his second season is the charm for what is now the tight end's senior season of football.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Abney is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Abney, who missed the Week 4 blowout loss at Indiana, is off the injury report ahead of another ranked clash versus USC. He has not caught a pass yet this season, so he doesn't figure to play a big role in Saturday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Abney is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Abney, who missed the Week 4 blowout loss at Indiana, is off the injury report ahead of another ranked clash versus USC. He has not caught a pass yet this season, so he doesn't figure to play a big role in Saturday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Abney (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Indiana.

Impact Abney will remain sidelined and has yet to appear in a game since transferring to Illinois from Ball State prior to the start of the season. His next chance to play will be next week's game versus USC.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Illini Abney (transfer portal) announced Thursday he's transferring to Illinois, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Abney is the fourth tight end prospect to sign with Illinois from the portal. He's got excellent size at 6-foot-5 and could make an impact down the line. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Abney will enter the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Abney looked to be slated for the starting tight end role at Ball State, but apparently that's not the case. He'll hit the portal in search of a better opportunity elsewhere, while Tyce Ferrell now looks primed for a big role as Ball State's top tight end.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated for starting role Abney appears to be the next man up at tight end for Ball State, per Ball State Football Talk.

Impact Abney has big shoes to fill, as he'll replace Tanner Koziol as the Cardinals' tight end. Koziol caught 94 passes for over 800 yards and eight touchdowns last fall. Granted, Ball State has a new offensive scheme, but Abney should still be given every opportunity to be a receiving threat.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE