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The Detroit Lions selected Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah with the 54th overall pick on Friday. After being picked, Abdullah spoke with the media, and below is a recap of what he had to say.
On what he'll bring to the Lions:
New Lions RB Ameer Abdullah on what he'll add: Hopefully just production. I understand everything I'm heading into I have to work for.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On potentially returning kicks and punts:
#Lions Ameer Abdullah: "I'm not sure what they want me to do but I'm going to come in with the mindset to do whatever they want me to do."
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) May 2, 2015
On his issues with fumbles in college:
Abdullah on fumbling: Definitely earlier in my career I had a few fumbles; from year to year, I improved.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) May 2, 2015
Abdullah said he lost two fumbles his senior year but that's two fumbles too many.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) May 2, 2015
#Lions Abdullah on reducing fumbling: Just being conscientious with the ball...that's how I improved it in recent years.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) May 2, 2015
On once again being teammates with Mohammed Seisay:
Ameer Abdullah says Lions DB Mo Seisay is one of his best friends. Said Seisay predicted the pick
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On his top attributes:
Abdullah on his strengths: Elusive, tough runner, instinctive runner.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On his pre-draft contact with the Lions:
Abdullah said he's been in regular contact with the Lions throughout the process. "i had a good feeling"
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015
Abdullah said he had a lot of contact with he Lions before the draft, starting at Senior Bowl. He thinks RB coach C. Modkins pulled for him.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On comparisons to Reggie Bush:
Ameer Abdullah: "There's only one Reggie Bush. And I'm out to prove there's only one Ameer Abdullah."
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On his aunt's proximity to Ford Field:
Abdullah said his aunt lives across the street from Ford Field: "She has Detroit in her soul"
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015