Derek Abney - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on January 08, 2026
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| Name | Derek Abney |
| First Name | Derek |
| Last Name | Abney |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | December 19 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Minot |
| Home Town | North Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Derek Abney Biography
Derek Abney is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 19, 1980 in Minot, North Dakota, United States.
While attending the University of Kentucky, Abney was a wide receiver and kick returner for the Kentucky Wildcats football team from 2000 to 2003. Abney left Kentucky with the second-most receiving yards in team history, and the second-most all-purpose yards in Southeastern Conference (SEC) history. In addition to being recognized as a consensus first-team All-American as a junior in 2002, he was also a first-team All-SEC selection in 2002 and 2003.
Abney was selected in the seventh round (244th pick overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, but he was released without playing in a regular season game. Abney was signed by the Chicago Bears in the 2005 offseason, but again did not appear in a regular season game. After retiring from football, he began working as a civil engineer and is now a licensed professional engineer in South Carolina.
Derek Allen Abney (born December 19, 1980) is a former American college and professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Kentucky, and earned consensus All-American honors as a kick returner. The Baltimore Ravens chose him in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft, but he never played in a regular season National Football League (NFL) game.
Derek Abney Net Worth
Derek is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Abney's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Who is Derek Abney Dating?
According to our records, Derek Abney is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Derek Abney’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Derek Abney. You may help us to build the dating records for Derek Abney!Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Derek Abney height 5 ft 10 in Derek weight 174 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Abney was born in Minot, North Dakota. He attended D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Wisconsin, where he played wide receiver for the Evergreens high school football team. 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 received first-team all-state honors in both his junior and senior seasons. He was voted to the second team following his sophomore season.
Top Facts about Derek Abney
- Derek Abney is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist.
- He played college football at the University of Kentucky.
- Abney was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2004.
- He also played for the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons.
- Abney holds multiple NCAA records for kickoff and punt returns.
- He was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year twice.
- Abney had over 3,800 all-purpose yards in his college career.
- He scored 23 touchdowns as a returner in college.
- Abney’s NFL career was limited to preseason games and practice squads.
- After retiring from football, he became a high school coach in Kentucky.
Facts & Trivia
Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derek Abney celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.
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