The Detroit Lions found a steal in fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney, who fell from projected Day 2 selection to pick 157 despite rankings as high as 53rd overall.

The Detroit Lions stole Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney in the fifth round at 157th overall despite most draft analysts ranking him as a second or third round pick.

The Detroit Lions may have found their biggest draft steal in years with fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney, who was projected as high as a second-round pick but fell to 157th overall.

The Lions drafted Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round to add depth and competition to a secondary that desperately needs reliable bodies after getting decimated by injuries.

The Lions turned Kevin Zeitler's departure to Tennessee into draft capital, trading up to select wide receiver Kendrick Law while letting rookie Tate Ratledge take over at right guard.

The Detroit Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, and his elite tackling ability and natural instincts could finally break the team's Michigan linebacker curse.

The Lions drafted Kendrick Law from Kentucky as a potential punt returner to replace Kalif Raymond, betting on instincts over experience at the special teams position.

The Lions traded up in the fifth round to snag Kentucky speedster Kendrick Law, a special teams ace with elite 4.45 speed who could actually stick on the roster.

The Lions' front office strikes again with late-round pick Keith Abney II, bringing raw talent that fits perfectly into Dan Campbell's system and continues Detroit's track record of finding diamonds in the rough.

The Lions are making smart draft moves for once, grabbing Blake Miller at right tackle and adding Michigan defenders who actually make sense for what Dan Campbell is building.