He played in the NFL for six seasons as a linebacker and special teams player for the New York Giants (1990–1992, Cleveland Browns (1992), Dallas Cowboys (1992–1993), Minnesota Vikings (1993–1994) and New England Patriots (1995).
[3] As a redshirt junior, he started all 12 games at outside linebacker for the 1988 Michigan team that compiled a 9-2-1 record, won the Big Ten Conference championship, defeated USC in the 1989 Rose Bowl, and finished the season ranked #4 in the final AP Poll.
[4] In his final year at Michigan, he again started all 12 games at outside linebacker for the 1989 Michigan team that compiled a 10–2 record, won a second consecutive Big Ten championship, lost to USC in the 1990 Rose Bowl, and finished the season ranked #7 in the final AP Poll.
[5] Against the University of Maryland, he made 8 tackles, 3 sacks, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
Abrams was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants after the 1990 NFL draft.
[10] On September 1, 1992, he was claimed by the Dallas Cowboys to provide depth on the special teams units.