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Grading Detroit Lions Selection of CB Keith Abney at No. 157
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Grading Detroit Lions Selection of CB Keith Abney at No. 157

Detroit Lions On SI·Vito Chirco·about 1 month ago
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The Detroit Lions addressed their latest defensive need with their first of two fifth-round selections Saturday, taking Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II at No. 157 overall. Abney, a plug-and-play defensive back, provides the Lions with insurance for Terrion Arnold if he continues to struggle on the boundary. Plus, the Arizona State product has a chance to compete with the likes of Roger McCreary, Avonte Maddox and others for reps at nickel corner right away.  He also brings a physical brand of press man coverage to the table, which likely played a role in the Dan Campbell-led Lions using a draft pick on the Sun Devils DB.…

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