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 made an addition to their secondary on Friday night, with the team selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ennis Rakestraw is the second Missouri Tiger to hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s headed to Detroit. One of the first biggest recruiting wins of the Eli Drinkwitz era has become a second round NFL Draft pick.
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 Bucs could be targeting cornerback early in this year’s draft With the NFL Draft now just a few weeks away, the Buccaneers will be narrowing down who they could be targeting in the draft and what areas of need they have.
The Colts will likely be seeking cornerback help come draft weekend and could reinforcements come in Day 2 and 3? According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts may be an ideal ‘Day 2’ and ‘Day 3’ fit ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft for a pair of cornerback prospects: Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
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.
Sauce Gardner's immediate success in his first two years showcases the impact a press-capable cornerback can have. A cornerback who can shut down receivers in man coverage is at the apex of defensive back play, whether done through physicality or athleticism.
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.
Here’s who experts think the Eagles will take.
Before turning our attention to the next phase of the pre-draft process, here are 10 players whose stocks either raised or dropped this past week.
The 2024 NFL Combine week continues as draft prospects are one step closer to their NFL dreams. On Thursday, the media had the opportunity to interview all of the defensive backs and tight ends invited to the 2024 NFL Combine.
INDIANAPOLIS — Ennis Rakestraw's path to the present day has been anything but easy. It resembles the experience most receivers have had matching up against him: difficult and physically taxing.
The NFL Combine is underway in the final week of February. This gives some of the best athletes in college football an opportunity to showcase various levels of their athleticism to scout at the next level.
The NFL Combine is underway in the final week of February. This gives some of the best athletes in college football an opportunity to showcase various levels of their athleticism to scout at the next level.
It's time for the second All Lions mock draft roundup for the 2024 NFL Draft. Over the last week, Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has emerged as a popular pick for the Lions at No.
The Green Bay Packers have three selections among the first 58 picks in April's NFL Draft and are in a unique position to fill several needs.
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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