Hometown?
Keith Abney II: Dallas, Texas
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be…
Abney: Rudy's, a fried chicken spot, but they closed it down so we'd probably go to Henderson Chicken.
College major?
Abney: Sports Business Management
If you could live in the world of a TV show or movie, what would it be?
Abney: BMF
Which actor would play you in a movie about your life?
Abney: Me, I'm the only one I feel who can ... can't duplicate it.
View photos of Detroit Lions fifth-round pick Keith Abney II from the 2026 offseason.
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 10, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 4, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 4, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during OTAs at the Meijer Performance Center on June 2, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on June 1, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 26, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 26, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 19, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 18, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 14, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 13, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 12, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during offseason workouts at the Meijer Performance Center on May 12, 2026 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Favorite emoji?
Abney: Crying laughing
Favorite animal?
Abney: Lion
Favorite meal?
Abney: It's gotta be Tex Mex, some beef enchiladas with some rice and refried beans.
What would your entrance music be?
Abney: Gravity - YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Do you have any hidden talents?
Abney: I can bowl. I'm real good at bowling.
How would you describe your job to a five-year-old?
Abney: I would show them the eraser of a pencil because, you know, DB, you gotta erase the receiver. So I show them the eraser.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Abney: YouTube, definitely the media side and entertaining.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Abney: Teleporting and invisibility.
If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?
Abney: Receiver. I was a receiver first, so I got hands.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Abney: Playing for the Detroit Lions. Outside of sports, I'd say getting baptized.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Abney: Kobe Bryant
What is your favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Abney: They cool people out here. They got some good sayings. Everything about Detroit is cool so far.
