Derek Abney
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| Derek Abney | |
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| Date of birth | December 19, 1980 |
| Place of birth | Minot, North Dakota |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | Kentucky |
| NFL Draft | 2004 / Round 7/ Pick 244 |
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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. 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 offseason, and is still waiting to see playing time in a regular season 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.
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