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Lions Sign Second-Round Pick Ameer Abdullah

By Ashley Dunkak
@AshleyDunkak

CBS DETROIT - The Detroit Lions have signed their second-round pick Ameer Abdullah, the team announced Wednesday.

Last season at Nebraska, Abdullah racked up 1,611 yards on 264 carries. He also caught 22 passes for 269 yards and returned 14 kickoffs for 392 yards. The Lions expect him to contribute in both the run game and on special teams as a rookie.

The Lions have already signed third-round pick Alex Carter, fourth-round pick Gabe Wright, fifth-round pick Michael Burton, sixth-round pick Quandre Diggs and seventh-round pick Corey Robinson. The only draft pick Detroit has yet to sign is first-rounder Laken Tomlinson.

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