Keith Abney II

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Keith Abney II
Arizona State Sun Devils–No. 1
Position Cornerback
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2005-01-11) January 11, 2005 (age 20) [1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
High school Waxahachie (Waxahachie, Texas)

Keith Abney II (born January 11, 2005) [1] is an American football cornerback for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Early life and high school

Abney II attended high school at Waxahachie located in Waxahachie, Texas. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Utah State Aggies over other offers from schools such as Boston College, Army, Air Force, Kansas State, Navy, and Pittsburgh. [2] However, on National Signing Day, after, Abney II flipped his commitment to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils after receiving a late offer. [3]

College career

In week 13 of the 2023 season, Abney II hauled in his first career interception in a loss against Oregon. [4] He finished his freshman season in 2023 season, playing in eight games, where he totaled two tackles and an interception. [5] Abney II finished the 2024 season, recording 52 tackles, nine pass deflections, and three interceptions, as he helped the Sun Devils to their first College Football Playoff appearance. [6] He enters the 2025 season, as one of the team's top players and a potential NFL draft selection. [7] [8]

References

  1. 1 2 @keithabneyjr (January 11, 2023). "Blessed to see 18! Thank you Lord 🙏🏽" (Tweet). Retrieved August 9, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Coles, Joe (August 21, 2022). "3-star Texas wide receiver Keith Abney commits to Utah State football". Deseret News. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ Spiegelman, Sam. "Arizona State flips DB Keith Abney from Utah State". On3.com. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ Gardner, Michelle (November 22, 2023). "ASU's Keith Abney plays football now, but he was a national skating champion". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ Brennan, Sean. "Sun Devils' Defensive Backs Poised for Improved Season". Cronkite Sports. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gardner, Michelle (May 2, 2025). "Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney looks to build on breakout sophomore season". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Rios, Daniel. "Cornerback chemistry: Robinson and Abney anchor ASU defense". The State Press. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cappellini, Tanner. "Great NFL Fits for Keith Abney II". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
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