Detroit Lions Ennis Rakestraw scouting report with Missouri Tigers beat writer.
as a draft prospect was his lack of size. His 5-foot-11, 183-pound frame has allowed analysts to assume that he may not be enough to cover some of the bigger NFL receivers.is used to being overlooked because of his size. He’s modified his playing style, becoming a physical defender that smothers receivers at the line.
While Brian Branch has solidified his spot as the starting nickel cornerback, Detroit’s other starting cornerbacks appear to be set in stone with Carlton Davis and first-round pickBranch’s versatility allows him to play safety as well, but I like Detroit’s current starters there with Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu, so he should remain at nickel cornerback.
His sophomore season was derailed when he tore his ACL after week 4. However, the adversity only made"I learned that I can overcome anything," Rakestraw said of his recovery."Can't take it for granted, 'cause you never know when it's your last snap."
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