Derek Allen Abney (born December 19, 1980) is a former American college and professional football wide receiver.
Abney was born in Minot, North Dakota. He attended D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Wisconsin, and played wide receiver for the D.C. Everest Evergreens high school football team. 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 received first-team all-state honors in both his junior and senior seasons. He was voted to the second team following his sophomore season.
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.
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All-American college football player, professional football player, wide receiver, kick returner |
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December 19, 1980 |
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Minot, North Dakota, United States |
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