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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 4
Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Wants to Prove Fans, Doubters Wrong
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw is turning heads during the team's offseason workouts. The Missouri product spent much of his first NFL season on the sideline after the Lions drafted him in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 3
Look: Jameson Williams' Speed Too Much For CB Ennis Rakestraw
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is expected to have a breakout season in his fourth NFL campaign. After adding strength to his 6-foot-1 frame this offseason, the speedy wideout will be counted on to complement Amon-Ra St.
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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 20
The biggest offseason overreaction has been that this recent Lions draft pick is already a bust
In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions scored big when 14 straight offensive players got picked in the beginning of the first round and pushed Alabama's Terrion Arnold close enough to the Lions for them to move up and get him.
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 / May 16
Lions DB coach reveals plans for secondary (and it will shock you)
A large number of cornerbacks and safeties is a good problem to have for the Detroit Lions going into 2025. What has been an issue for the Lions in recent years seems like it may be a strength going into the season.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 16
Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role 
The Detroit Lions defensive coaches provided some very important news about the depth chart in the secondary. The Detroit Lions secondary made some significant strides last year, but they are entering 2025 with a couple of significant questions.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Ennis Rakestraw, Brad Holmes, Bears, Lions
Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on building out the roster at certain skill positions as he enters his first season at the helm in Chicago. “To me, that’s
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17
NFC Notes: Devin Duvernay, Ennis Rakestraw, Bears, Lions, Packers Draft Buzz
Bears WR Devin Duvernay said he opted to sign with Chicago after seeing what HC Ben Johnson was building within the facility. “Ben Johnson and the vision he has and what he’s trying to build is what excites me,” Duvernay said, via the team’s website.
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 3
Lions Gibbs, Rakestraw, Williams, Arnold Change Jersey Numbers
Several Detroit Lions will sport new jersey numbers for the 2025 season, including Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. Williams will swap from No.
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 4
Lions go different direction with cornerback double-dip in 2024 re-draft
As part of their plan to reshape their cornerback depth chart, the Detroit Lions took cornerbacks with their first two picks of the 2024 draft. After trading up from No.
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 / Detroit Lions on SI / January 30
Ennis Rakestraw: Not Everything Goes Your Way
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw was preparing to start as the team's starting nickel cornerback in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. In warmups, just prior to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, the second-round pick got hurt.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Ennis Rakestraw, Bears, Lions, Packers
New Bears HC Ben Johnson took an interesting shot at Packers HC Matt LaFleur during his introductory conference. “I know this is the toughest division of football right now,” Johnson said, via PFT.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 18
Lions CB Amik Robertson hospitalized with elbow injury
The Lions entered Saturday’s game with injury concerns at the cornerback spot. The team’s secondary has now suffered another notable loss. Amik Robertson exited Detroit’s ongoing divisional round game against Washington early in the contest.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18
Lions Elevate DL Chris Smith & CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
The Lions announced that they have elevated DL Chris Smith and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver for their playoff matchup. They also elected not to activate CB Ennis Rakestraw from injured reserve and downgraded him to out.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 16
Two Lions Out, Rakestraw Questionable Against Commanders
The Detroit Lions will have running back David Montgomery back in action against the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 23
Lions shake up cornerback depth for Week 12
The Lions’ cornerback depth chart will look different for Week 12.
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 23, 2024
One trade, cut and signing the Packers should make
Here's one trade, cut and signing the Packers should make.
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.
Missouri Tigers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 25, 2024
Ravens Projected To Target Playmaking SEC Cornerback
The Baltimore Ravens have put together a stellar 2023 campaign to this point.
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