Training camp is nearly here, and with it comes a fresh start for players looking to carve out roles on a competitive Detroit Lions roster. For cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., that fresh start couldn’t come soon enough. After a hamstring injury cut short his rookie season, the former Missouri standout is eager to show how he grew during his quasi redshirt year—and ready to prove why the Lions made him their pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ennis Rakestraw
Expectations heading into 2024
For the second straight offseason, Brad Holmes had overhauled the secondary, but with a different approach this time around.