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0:282026 NFL Draft Grades: Lions Select Keith Abney No. 157
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10:07Post-Draft Breakdown: Biggest Questions in the NFC North
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0:42NFL Draft Day 2 Gem: CB Keith Abney II
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
Summary
Keith Abney II plays with an aggressive, physical mindset and is at his best when he can keep his eyes on the quarterback and drive downhill to break up passes on short and intermediate routes. While he has the speed to recover from mistakes and the strength to challenge receivers at the line, his tendency to get overly handsy downfield can lead to frequent penalties.
About
- 2025: First-team All-Big 12
- 2025: Sixth among CB prospects in passer rating allowed (46.1)
Strengths
- Excellent recognition and burst when attacking routes in front of him.
- High-level ability to high-point the ball and create pass breakups.
- Welcomes contact at the line to disrupt timing and routes.
Weaknesses
- Frequently flagged for grabbing receivers on vertical and downfield routes.
- Shows some difficulty when asked to flip his hips and redirect.
- Vulnerable to double moves due to his desire to jump routes.
Combine Data
- Bench press: 15 reps
Top Keith Abney II News
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Lions' Keith Abney: Heads to Detroit
The Lions selected Abney in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 157th overall.
Abney mostly served as an outside corner during his three-year college career at Arizona State, and he was named to the All-Big 12 First-Team in 2025 after posting 44 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and 12 pass defenses (two interceptions) across 12 games. Abney allowed a completion rate of just 44.4 percent when targeted in 2025, a testament to how feisty he can be given his slightly undersized 5-foot-10 frame. He has the athletic instincts and anticipation to thrive both in zone defense and man-to-man and could establish himself as a key piece to the Lions' secondary if he can continue to develop his technique and discipline. Abney figures to enter training camp battling for a depth role at cornerback behind Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and D.J. Reed, with Rock Ya-Sin, Roger McCreary and Christian Izien also in the mix.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dallas, TX |
| Age: 21 |