{"id":170472,"date":"2026-02-26T20:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/170472\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:07:29","slug":"jaguars-may-have-found-perfect-match-with-arizona-states-keith-abney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/170472\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars May Have Found Perfect Match with Arizona State’s Keith Abney"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jacksonville Jaguars certainly seem to have a type at cornerback. <\/p>\n

The Jaguars <\/a>placed a big emphasis on explosiveness and athleticism at the cornerback position, especially when it pertains to making a trade off for size. And if the Jaguars are to continue this trend, there is one cornerback who makes a lot of sense. <\/p>\n

Arizona State Sun Devils cornerback Keith Abney II certainly fits the bill. Abney had two interceptions and 12 pass deflections for the Sun Devils last season, proving to be a feisty option who has the skill set to potentially play inside-outside.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, Abney said from the NFL Scouting Combine this week that he has spoken with the Jaguars so far during the draft process. <\/p>\n

Watch Abney Discuss Below<\/p>\n

“Had an interview with them last night. A great interview. Went well. Definitely interested in them, they’re interested in me. I think it could fit well,” Abney said. <\/p>\n

Abney has the profile right now of a potential top-50 pick, which would obviously put the Jaguars out of his range. But if he falls for some reason, or if the Jaguars make a trade up the board, then Abney is a sensible target. Especially because the Jaguars have free agency questions with Montaric Brown <\/a>and Greg Newsome.<\/p>\n

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Dec 14, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (30) and cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) react after an interception against the New York Jets during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | Travis Register-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Abney looks like a natural scheme fit for the Jaguars, whose offseason process will likely be dictated by free agency in the coming weeks. The Jaguars will see Travis Hunter <\/a>play a bigger role on defense next season, of course, but the Jaguars will still need to add some options to the position.<\/p>\n

If one of those options becomes Abney, the Jaguars would land a player who, by his description, sounds just like a Jaguars cornerback. <\/p>\n

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Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney II during the final football practice before leaving for Camp Tontozona at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug 5, 2025. | Rob Schumacher\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

“You know, I play hard, I give great effort, and I do a good job of eliminating receivers, you know, taking them out of their game. I tackle really well,” he said. <\/p>\n

“I feel like I got a lot of things that I can do on the field, that a lot of corners probably can’t do, and my instincts is something I’m good at. Something I can probably get better at, you know, being a little grabby, but definitely something I am working on.” <\/p>\n

The Jaguars have quite a bit of time to figure out the cornerback position, but it certainly does not seem like Abney would be a bad path for them to venture down. <\/p>\n

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