Lions Sign Second-Round CB Ennis Rakestraw

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co
By Jonathan Comeaux | Last updated May 31, 2024 5:55 PM ET

The Detroit Lions announced they signed CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to a rookie contract on Friday.

The #Lions have signed the following Draft Selection:

Ennis Rakestraw

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 31, 2024

This leaves just one unsigned player from the Lions’ 2024 draft class:

Round	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Terrion Arnold	CB
2	Ennis Rakestraw Jr.	CB	Signed
4	Giovanni Manu	OT	Signed
4	Sione Vaki	S	Signed
6	Mekhi Wingo	DT	Signed
6	Christian Mahogany	OG	Signed

Rakestraw Jr, 21, was a three-year starter at Missouri and the No. 61 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

He’s projected to sign a four-year, $6,484,746 rookie contract that includes a $1,536,180 signing bonus and will carry a $1,179,045 cap figure in 2024.

Lance Zierlein compares him to Roger McCreary.

During his four-year college career at Missouri, Rakestraw Jr appeared in 36 games and recorded 106 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, a sack, three forced fumbles, an interception, and 24 pass defenses.

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