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Keith Abney II seen as Lions’ top value pick
Fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney II is drawing praise as the Detroit Lions’ best value selection of the 2026 NFL Draft. Analysts and team insiders highlight his versatility to play both slot and outside corner, physical competitiveness, and potential ...
Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Keith Abney II is now the eighth all-time Sun Devil to be drafted by the Lions and the first since defensive back Chase Lucas in 2022. Abney is also the first corner selected by the Lions in the fifth round since Detroit drafted Amani Oruwariye out of Penn State in 2019.