Detroit Lions select Ennis Rakestraw in second round of 2024 NFL Draft with pick No. 61.
only had one selection . After trading up with the Dallas Cowboys, they parted ways with pick No. 73 in order to move up five spots to No. 24.
Detroit still had remaining needs along the offensive line, the interior of the defensive line and a pass-rusher to play opposite ofAccording to Daniel Jeremiah,"Rakestraw is a rangy, fluid cornerback who plays with energy and toughness. He is physical in press coverage, and he stays attached underneath and vertically. He is a loose athlete who can flip his hips smoothly. He does a nice job staying on top of deep routes, and he can locate the ball. the ball instead of simply poking it away.
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