The Detroit Lions didn’t disappoint their hometown fans on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft, adding another impact player to their secondary in front of a record crowd at Campus Martius. With the 61st overall pick,
The Detroit Lions pulled something of a surprise in selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw with the 61st overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft. It’s not that Rakestraw was an unknown prospect; he was one of the most commonly projected players to Detroit in the early portion of the offseason.
Known for his feisty play and physicality, Rakestraw embodies the grit that the Lions have made the cornerstone of their new culture. He becomes the second cornerback the Lions have selected this year,
Following the selection of Terrion Arnold in the first round, the Detroit Lions continued to bolster their cornerback corps by drafting Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw with their second-round pick, initiating a comprehensive overhaul of last year's cornerback room.
The Detroit Lions are once again adding to their secondary, drafting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw in the second round with the 61st overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The Lions selected a cornerback in the first round and went back to that well on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, taking Missouri's Ennis Rakestraw Jr. with the No. 61 pick overall in the second round. Rakestraw doesn't offer some of the high-end athletic traits as the other top cornerback prospects in this draft,
Who drafted Ennis Rakestraw? The Detroit Lions picked the Missouri football standout in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the corner.
Ennis Rakestraw will bring physicality to Aaron Glenn's defense. The Detroit Lions continued to bolster their cornerbacks room on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, with their selection of Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Detroit Lions: Round 1 (No. 24 overall, from Cowboys) — Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama: The home team jumps up five spots for the first-team All-American who features swagger,
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein break down cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. selected No. 61 overall by the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL Draft.
On Friday, Brad Holmes doubled up on cornerbacks in the 2024 draft, selecting Missouri defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. with the No. 61 overall pick. This pick comes after the organization traded up in the first round to acquire Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold at No.
Not everyone was thrilled with their team's draft on Thursday night. Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson and former NFL running back Damien Harris to give their initial thoughts and takeaways from a wild first night of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Heading into Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions only had one selection (No. 61). After trading up with the Dallas Cowboys, they parted ways with pick No. 73 in order to move up five spots to No.
This makes Rakestraw the first Missouri cornerback since Roger Wehril in 1969 to be selected in the first round. With both Rakestraw and Robinson being selected
The Panthers moved up from No. 33 to No. 32 to select Xavier Legette, moved back from No. 39 to No. 52, and have now moved up to No. 46 to take Texas running back Jonathon Brooks. The Panthers sent No.