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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