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Detroit Lions select CB Keith Abney in the 5th round
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions selected cornerback Keith Abney from Arizona State in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Abney, a two-year starter, recorded 21 passes defended and five interceptions in his final two seasons.
Key points
- Detroit Lions selected Keith Abney in the fifth round
- Abney is a cornerback from Arizona State
- He recorded 21 passes defended and five interceptions
- Abney earned First Team All-Big 12 honors in 2025
- He is projected to play nickel cornerback in the NFL
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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Keith Abney II (1) celebrates a big play during the college football game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 15, 2025 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Detroit Lions continue to add to their defense with their third consecutive pick on that side of the ball. With their first fifth-round pick (157 overall) the Lions selected Keith Abney, a cornerback out of Arizona State.
At 6-foot, 190 pounds, Abney is a little undersized and may project to nickel at the next level, but as a two-year starter at Arizona State, he was highly productive. He produced 21 passes defended and five interceptions in his last two years. As a result, he earned First Team All-Big 12 in 2025.
We also talked to Abney at the NFL Combine this past year, and he made our list of five high-character defensive backs to watch in this year’s draft class.
In Detroit, he’ll bring more fire to an open nickel competition, and he could also be a versatile depth piece on the outside.
The Lions have four more picks remaining on the final day of the draft.
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Q&A
What round did the Detroit Lions draft Keith Abney?
The Detroit Lions drafted Keith Abney in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
What are Keith Abney's college football statistics?
In his last two years at Arizona State, Keith Abney recorded 21 passes defended and five interceptions.
What position will Keith Abney likely play in the NFL?
Keith Abney is projected to play as a nickel cornerback in the NFL due to his size.
