The Detroit Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the 157th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Abney played all three years for Arizona State and declared for the NFL draft after his junior season, when he had 36 tackles and two interceptions. He had three interceptions as a sophomore.
Earlier Saturday, the Lions took Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round.
Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.From left, Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller’s girlfriend Kylie Jicha, father Chris Miller and mother Karen Miller watch Blake speaks during the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller walks off the podium after speaking at the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, girlfriend Kylie Jicha, center left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.1 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.1 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.2 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.3 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.4 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.5 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkFrom left, Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller’s girlfriend Kylie Jicha, father Chris Miller and mother Karen Miller watch Blake speaks during the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.6 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller walks off the podium after speaking at the introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.7 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, girlfriend Kylie Jicha, center left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.8 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.9 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.10 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.11 / 11Detroit Lions 2026 top pick Blake Miller arrives in Allen ParkDetroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026.The Lions addressed their greatest needs during the first two days of the draft, selecting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round and Michigan edge defender Derrick Moore in the second.
Detroit is set to make four more picks this afternoon: one more in Round 5, two in Round 6 and another in Round 7.
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