Derek Abney
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Derek Abney | |
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Date of birth: | December 19, 1980 |
Place of birth: | Minot, North Dakota |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Wide receiver |
Jersey №: | 12 |
College: | Kentucky |
NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick 244 |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
2004 2005 |
Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears |
Stats at CBS.com |
Derek Allen Abney (born December 19, 1980 in Minot, North Dakota) is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent.
Abney was a star receiver/kick returner for the University of Kentucky. Abney left Kentucky with the second-most receiving yards in school history, and the second-most all-purpose yards in SEC history. [1] [2] Abney was drafted in the 7th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, but was released without playing a game. Abney was signed by the Chicago Bears in the 2005 offseason but again did not play a game.
While in high school, Abney played wide receiver for D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Wisconsin. He led the Evergreens to a 14-0 record and a Division 1 state title his senior season. He caught 62 passes for 1,309 yards and 14 touchdowns. Abney was also given first team All-State honors in both his junior and senior seasons. He was voted on to the second team his sophomore year.