When the Detroit Lions selected Keith Abney II in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the expectation was that the Arizona State cornerback would come in, compete for snaps and potentially develop into a long-term option in the secondary. Apparently, Abney isn’t interested in waiting. The rookie has quietly climbed his way into one of the most important position battles on Detroit’s defense, earning extensive work with the first-team defense …
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