Keith Abney
Career Summary
Keith Abney II is a cornerback who played three seasons at Arizona State before being drafted by Detroit.
He helped Arizona State win the 2024 Big 12 championship and joined the Lions in 2026.
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Early Life
Abney is from Dallas, Texas.
Arizona State lists Waxahachie as his high school, where he developed as a two-way football player.
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High School
Abney played at Waxahachie High School.
A consensus three-star recruit, he earned first-team Texas District 11-6A recognition as a junior. His senior season included 19 catches for 396 yards and six touchdowns, plus two interceptions on defense.
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College Career
Abney played at Arizona State from 2023 through 2025.
After eight reserve appearances as a freshman, he started all 14 games in 2024 and recorded 52 tackles and three interceptions. In 2025 he added 44 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit drafted Abney in the fifth round in 2026.
The Lions selected him 157th overall out of Arizona State.
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NFL Career
Abney made his regular-season debut with Detroit in 2026.
The Lions' Week 1 statistics credit him with two solo tackles in their 31–30 win over New Orleans. He was listed as a rookie cornerback wearing No. 6.
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Career Accomplishments
Abney earned All-Big 12 honors in consecutive college seasons.
He was a second-team selection in 2024 and a first-team selection in 2025. Arizona State also credits him with 2025 first-team All-America recognition from PFSN.
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32408, 00-0041445, 1/11/2005, Keith Abney, Keith, Abney
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