The Detroit Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the 157th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Abney had 36 tackles and two interceptions in his junior season.
Key points
Detroit Lions selected Keith Abney II in Round 5
Abney played three years at Arizona State
He had 36 tackles and two interceptions in his junior season
Lions also drafted Jimmy Rolder earlier in the fourth round
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Detroit Lions pick Arizona State CB Keith Abney II in Round 5 of NFL draft
The Detroit Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the 157th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Abney played all three years for Arizona State and declared for the NFL draft after his junior season, when he had 36 tackles and two interceptions. He had three interceptions as a sophomore.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Q&A
Who did the Detroit Lions draft in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Detroit Lions drafted Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II.
What were Keith Abney II's college statistics at Arizona State?
In his junior season, Keith Abney II had 36 tackles and two interceptions, and he recorded three interceptions as a sophomore.
What round was Keith Abney II selected in during the 2026 NFL Draft?
Keith Abney II was selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What other player did the Lions draft before Keith Abney II?
Before selecting Keith Abney II, the Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round.
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Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
From left, Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller’s girlfriend Kylie Jicha, father Chris Miller and mother Karen Miller watch Blake speaks during the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller walks off the podium after speaking at the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, girlfriend Kylie Jicha, center left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
From left, Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller’s girlfriend Kylie Jicha, father Chris Miller and mother Karen Miller watch Blake speaks during the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller walks off the podium after speaking at the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, girlfriend Kylie Jicha, center left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen Park
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.
