Lions selected Arizona State CB Keith Abney II with the No. 157 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Abney (5’10/187) is a feisty, undersized cover man whose production and ball skills outpace his modest athletic profile (6.51 RAS, 36th% 3-cone). Across 427 coverage snaps, Abney limited opposing quarterbacks to a 35.4% completion rate (23-of-65) for 255 yards, zero touchdowns and an elite 11.2 NFL passer rating against. His 12 total ball disruptions (2 INTs, 10 PBUs) paired with an 18.5% forced incompletion rate highlight a corner who consistently plays through the hands at the catch point. Abney’s 3.9 yards per target and 0.60 yards per coverage snap underscore efficient coverage that squeezes throwing windows, particularly in off-zone where his route feel and click-and-close ability shine. He adds value in run support with 42 tackles, a strong 91.3% tackle rate and 15.0 havoc plays, though his 17.5% run-tackle involvement reflects limited size and block-shedding range.
