The Detroit Lions addressed their latest defensive need with their first of two fifth-round selections Saturday, taking Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II at No. 157 overall.

Abney, a plug-and-play defensive back, provides the Lions with insurance for Terrion Arnold if he continues to struggle on the boundary. Plus, the Arizona State product has a chance to compete with the likes of Roger McCreary, Avonte Maddox and others for reps at nickel corner right away.

He also brings a physical brand of press man coverage to the table, which likely played a role in the Dan Campbell-led Lions using a draft pick on the Sun Devils DB.…