Derek Allen Abney (born December 19, 1980) is an American former college football player who was a wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats.
He led the Evergreens to a 14–0 record and a Division 1 state title his senior season.
Abney was also received first-team all-state honors in both his junior and senior seasons.
[5] 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.
[6] Abney was signed by the Chicago Bears in the 2005 offseason, but again did not appear in a regular season game.