Updated August 15, 2026
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (born June 5, 2002) is the cornerback for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 2. He played college football at Missouri. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 61 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2024. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: cornerback (CB)
- Number: 2
- Born: June 5, 2002
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 176 lb
- College: Missouri
- NFL draft: 2024, No. 61 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2024)
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. played 5 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 4 solo tackles and 2 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2024 with a total value of $6.48 million, $1.62 million per year, and $3.42 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
