Derek Abney

Everyone was encouraging to each other. It was more of a 'team' kind of thing; it wasn't like a tryout read more

Everyone was encouraging to each other. It was more of a 'team' kind of thing; it wasn't like a tryout or anything. I'd played against a lot of the guys at the Combine, so we all kind of had a mutual respect.

[The deadline] came when I was preparing for the Scouting Combine. But it's no big deal; I can take the read more

[The deadline] came when I was preparing for the Scouting Combine. But it's no big deal; I can take the test later. Right now I'm just staying in shape, working out four days a week lifting weights and running three days a week.

My parents are trying to not show their emotions, but I know they're getting really excited.

My parents are trying to not show their emotions, but I know they're getting really excited.

I want to hang my hat on my speed. I want to show I'm a legit 4.3 guy. And off read more

I want to hang my hat on my speed. I want to show I'm a legit 4.3 guy. And off the field I want the teams to know I'm always prepared -- studying, breaking down game film, learning the system, execution -- I'm all business.