Lions Rookie Keith Abney Shares Emotional Draft Moment
Detroit Lions rookie Keith Abney shares emotional reaction to being drafted and explains how he plans to make an immediate impact.
The Detroit Lions may have found one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft. While much of the attention has centered on early-round picks, fifth-round selection Keith Abney is already turning heads with both his mindset and his versatility. And if you ask him, there is no better place for his NFL journey to begin.
Detroit Lions rookie embracing opportunity For Abney, getting drafted by Detroit was more than just a career milestone. It was personal. “Man, the wait don’t even matter, man.
I’m just, I’m glad to be a Lion,” Abney said as quoted by Lions OnSI. “It means everything. A great program, great culture, great coaches, great people around.
I’m just blessed to be here. I’m feeling all the emotions, man. Dropped a couple of tears.