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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6
Lions suffer another injury blow to secondary
The Lions’ depth at the cornerback spot has taken another hit.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 28
Lions' Ennis Rakestraw said what every fan was thinking after Aidan Hutchinson scare
Detroit Lions fans have gone through enough with defensive injuries. The last thing anyone in Ford Field wanted was to watch their star players struggling to get back to their feet in a tough contest against the Browns.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 8
Lions Ennis Rakestraw Wants Nasty DM's to Stop, Is 'Truly Sorry'
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw is likely experiencing a wide range of emotions after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The 2024 second-round pick has experienced a difficult time battling injuries through the first two seasons of his career.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Missouri Tigers on SI / August 8
Former Mizzou Cornerback Placed On Season-Ending Injury Reserve: The Buzz
Former Missouri Tigers cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffered a shoulder injury during a Detroit Lions practice, and opted to receive surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 7
Lions put CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (shoulder) on IR
After Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. exited Monday's practice with a shoulder injury, coach Dan Campbell warned that the second-year player could be out a while "at best." Indeed that is the case, as the Lions placed Rakestraw on injured reserve after he underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7
Lions CB undergoes shoulder surgery, will miss 2025 season
Ennis Rakestraw will not play in 2025. The second-year corner was already known to be a candidate to miss time, but the Lions placed him on injured reserve Thursday.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 7
It's only training camp but the Lions' next man up mentality is being majorly tested
The Detroit Lions' defense just cannot catch a break. This time, they're facing a major injury suffered by second year defensive back Ennis Rakestraw, who left practice this past Sunday with a shoulder injury.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7
Lions Cornerback Starts Long Road to Recovery
The long road to recovery is now starting for second-year Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw. On Thursday morning, Rakestraw shared on social media a photo of himself just ahead of surgery.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to undergo shoulder surgery
Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Ennis Rakestraw was likely facing a lengthy absence. The latest update regarding the second-year corner further indicates that will be the case.
Detroit Lions News / Missouri Tigers on SI / August 5
Former Mizzou CB Suffers Shoulder Injury in Lions Practice: The Buzz
Former Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffered a shoulder injury in a Detroit Lions practice Saturday that could keep him out of action for a significant period of time.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Lions could soon be on the lookout for cornerback help with Ennis Rakestraw being out for an extended time, here's 3 options including one Brad Holmes maybe wanted to draft
The Detroit Lions gave out some bad news on Monday night ahead of their night practice when Dan Campbell said the Lions are getting Ennis Rakestraw checked out now, but that things don't look good and that he could be out for a while with a shoulder injury that he sustained in practice on Sunday.
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / August 4
Ennis Rakestraw injury update: Dan Campbell offers crushing news on Detroit Lions DB
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was injured during Saturday’s practice during Detroit’s training camp, according to multiple reports. Rakestraw injured his shoulder, and head coach Dan Campbell said that “it’s going to be a while,” before he’s back on the field, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 4
Lions hit with injury whiplash in latest training camp updates
The Detroit Lions have been hoping - no, pleading - for health this offseason. Injuries ravished them last season to the point where they were nearly decimated prior to landing in the divisional round of the playoffs against the Washington Commanders, where they were eliminated.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Unfortunate trend surrounding Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw may never see him reach his full potential
When the Detroit Lions ended the 2023 season, the thing everyone knew they needed was cornerback help. That's why when the Lions walked out of the 2024 NFL Draft with both Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw in the first two rounds, it felt like major steals.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 21
Ennis Rakestraw injury update will have Lions fans breathing a sigh of relief
The hits literally keep coming for the Detroit Lions and their already lengthy injury report headed into the 2025 season. Their defense is specifically hurting, losing DT Levi Onwuzurike for the year with an ACL injury before the season even began.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 20
Ennis Rakestraw Leaves Lions Practice Early
Detroit Lions second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left the team's first training camp practice on Sunday early and was being evaluated for a chest injury, according to the team.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 17
Ennis Rakestraw Has More Clear Role Heading Into 2025 Season
Detroit Lions defensive back Ennis Rakestraw has a more clearly defined role heading into his sophomore campaign in the National Football League. Injuries derailed his inaugural season, but the former second-round pick has vowed to learn from the challenges he faced sitting out and dealing with physical ailments.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 4
Dan Campbell expects Ennis Rakestraw to take a second-year leap in 2025
If not for sports hernia that shortened his final college season at Missouri, and a groin injury that limited his participation at the NFL Combine, Ennis Rakestraw might have been a first-round pick in the 2024 draft.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 2
Lions GM: Ennis Rakestraw Was Not Healthy Enough to Rely on Yet
The Detroit Lions did not have enough film to make a thorough assessment of rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw in his first season in Motown. Detroit's 2024 second-round pick had an injury-plagued rookie season that limited him to eight games and only four solo tackles.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / February 1
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw made a surprising reveal as he looks to second season
If not for a sports hernia that ended his final season at Missouri early, and a groin injury that cut his NFL Combine performance short, Ennis Rakestraw might have been a first-round pick last April.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9
Lions Designated CB Ennis Rakestraw To Return From Injured Reserve
The Detroit Lions have officially designated rookie CB Ennis Rakestraw to return from injured reserve. Rakestraw Jr, 22, was a three-year starter at Missouri and the No.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15, 2024
Lions' rookie Ennis Rakestraw is getting into College Football 25 like no other
It's finally here. The release of EA Sports College Football 25 has finally hit. Now is the time to get back into the groove of college life and beat up on the some 12-year-olds in head to head action. For me, the big thing is taking a smaller program to the promise land.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31, 2024
Lions sign second-round cornerback
Rakestraw spent four seasons at Missouri, establishing himself as an integral member of the team’s defense over the past two years in particular.
Missouri Tigers News / The 33rd Team / April 11, 2024
Ennis Rakestraw 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Missouri CB
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.
Missouri Tigers News / NFL Analysis Network / April 4, 2024
Mock draft projects Chiefs landing intriguing L’Jarius Sneed replacement
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2024
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Eagles' first-round pick at No. 22
Here’s who experts think the Eagles will take.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2024
Three players Packers should target in 2024 NFL Draft
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.
Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 26, 2024
Ennis Rakestraw to Miss Senior Bowl While Recovering from Surgery
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.
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