Keith Abney II

CB · Arizona State Sun Devils · 2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Model Rank
76
Model Grade
81.55
Round Range
Round 3-4
PFF Grade
86.3
Trait Score
92.16
RAS Score
-
Top Driver: TRAIT (-1.89) Risk Watch: medical/character item noted

Report Summary

Keith Abney II (CB, Arizona State Sun Devils) carries a 81.55 model grade with a current Round 3-4 projection. Current board slot: 76. Primary NFL pathway: Outside starter with matchup flexibility in press match. developmental contributor profile; matches routes with disciplined leverage. Seed rank 44 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available. How to read this card: 'How He Wins' describes repeatable film traits; 'Primary Concerns' lists failure points that can delay NFL translation.

How He Wins

- Usage fit: Outside starter with matchup flexibility within press match. - Film translation comes from coverage mechanics: maintain leverage, transition cleanly, and finish at the catch point without panic. - Model + film note: developmental contributor profile; matches routes with disciplined leverage. Seed rank 44 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available.

Primary Concerns

- CB projection risk is driven by speed/leverage recovery and ball production at the catch point. - Role stress test: value is strongest in outside starter with matchup flexibility; projection gets thinner if usage expands too far outside that lane early. - Eye discipline through route breaks must tighten to limit transition losses against pro route pacing.

2025 Production Snapshot

PFF grade 86.3 Stat context: pending structured 2025 counting-stat import.

Role / Scheme Projection

Best early team fit: JAX. Scheme path: press match. Expected early deployment: Outside starter with matchup flexibility. For film-heavy evaluation: this role asks for leverage consistency across man/zone and reliable tackle finish when targeted in run support.
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