Former Kentucky football star Derek Abney has been named to the Southeastern Conference Quarter Century Team.
Abney was a three-year first-team All-SEC selection. He broke or tied six NCAA records for kick returns and another for all-purpose yardage. In addition to his 11 SEC records, he also notched 14 Kentucky records during his incredible career.
Here is a press release from UK Athletics:
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky wide receiver/kick returner Derek Abney – who finished his career breaking or tying seven NCAA records and 11 Southeastern Conference records – has been named the kickoff/punt returner on the SEC Quarter Century Team chosen by the RotoWire sports statistics and analysis service.