Derek Abney

Derek Abney

Date of birth:	December 19, 1980 (1980-12-19) (age 30)
Place of birth:	Minot, North Dakota
Career information
Position(s):	Wide receiver
College:	Kentucky
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 7 / Pick 244
Organizations
As player:
2004 2005	Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears
Playing 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.

References

1. ^ USA today article
2. ^ Sports Illustrated article

External links

• Derek Abney at ESPN.com

Persondata
Name	Abney, Derek
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	December 19, 1980
Place of birth	Minot, North Dakota
Date of death
Place of death

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