Rakestraw spent four seasons at Missouri, establishing himself as an integral member of the team’s defense over the past two years in particular.
The Detroit Lions will have a new-look cornerbacks room this upcoming season. The room will feature the likes of veterans Carlton Davis III and Amik Robertson,
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Ennis Rakestraw was limited in rookie minicamp, as the Detroit Lions ease him into a nickelback role. Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Former Missouri Tigers cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. went viral for fulfilling a promise to his fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Gammon, stating that he'd talk about him when he made it to the NFL.
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw made a promise to high fourth grade teacher. After getting drafted, he followed through: Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
New Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. made a commitment that he would not forget the fourth-grade teacher that always gave him confidence and helped him during a difficult moment in childhood.
The Detroit Lions elected to stock up on cornerbacks for the future this offseason. After trading up to get Terrion Arnold in the first round, the team elected to stay at the position when its second-round selection came around.
The Detroit Lions have certainly remade their cornerback room, one of their biggest weaknesses from last season.
The Lions took CBs Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw in the first two rounds of the draft to bring drastic change to a previous weakness. Rakestraw is ready to bring a tough mindset to Detroit with his willingness to play downfield and lay powerful hits.
Here's a look at where the Detroit Lions stand following the Draft in the most recent NFL power rankings. Sports Illustrated Power ranking: 2nd "The Lions had an issue with their secondary heading into the draft, then hammered the position like a piece of old drywall.
The Detroit Lions doubled down on cornerbacks when they took Alabama's Terrion Arnold in the first-round and then took Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw with their second-round pick. Rakestraw and Arnold are two totally different players with different skills.
The Detroit Lions drafted cornerback Ennis Rakestraw in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. To learn more about the Lions new cornerback, Mizzou Central writer Hunter De Siver answered five questions from All Lions.
The Detroit Lions were puffing out their chests before the 2024 NFL Draft began. They nailed their picks in the first two rounds last year en route to an NFC Championship Game berth.
The Detroit Lions have selected former Missouri defensive back Ennis Rakestraw in the second round of 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 61 overall pick. Over four seasons in Columbia, Rakestraw has compiled 107 total tackles for the Tigers, 24 pass breakups, one sack, a forced fumble and one interception.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri Height/Weight: 5-11, 183 Age: 21.10 Tenacity: Punches above his weight vs both the pass and run. Not afraid to mix it
The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Ennis Rakestraw.
Position: Cornerback School: Missouri Height: 5’11” Weight: 183 lbs Arm: 32″ Hand: 8 1/2″ 40 yard Dash: 4.51 seconds More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles Since moving to the SEC, the Missouri Tigers have shockingly made their mark.
Amidst the flurry of mock drafts, the Kansas City Chiefs stand poised to seize the cream of the crop in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Unlike certain teams tethered to positional needs, such as the Bills, Kansas City holds the enviable position of targeting the most promising talent available, unfettered by positional constraints.
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An unfortunate injury riddled season for Missouri Tigers cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. continues to create bumps along his road to the NFL Draft. On Friday, Matt Miller of ESPN announced that Rakestraw will miss next weekend's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, as he is still recovering from surgery for a core muscle injury.
The Baltimore Ravens have put together a stellar 2023 campaign to this point.
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