Derek Abney

[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.

Actually, I'm pretty happy. I wasn't as fast as I wanted to be, but I'm still getting over a broken read more

Actually, I'm pretty happy. I wasn't as fast as I wanted to be, but I'm still getting over a broken foot. I think I did well on my passing drills and in the interviews.

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.

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.

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