IR-R
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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6
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Rakestraw was the second cornerback that the Lions took in the 2024 NFL Draft, being selected in the second round (61st overall). The 5-11 athlete joins first-rounder Terrion Arnold in Detroit as the team looks to revamp a secondary that allowed 247.4 passing yards per game last season, which ranked as the sixth highest in the league. Rakestraw will have to compete with the likes of Amik Robertson and Emmanuel Moseley for reps behind Arnold and Carlton Davis at cornerback this year, but he figures to slot in to a consistent role in his rookie campaign. Read Past Outlooks
Not returning for divisional round
Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round matchup against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Rakestraw was designated to return from IR on Jan. 9 but sat out the first two practices of this week. He did manage to log a limited practice Thursday but isn't ready to return to action Saturday. It's unclear if Rakestraw's sparse practice participation this week was due more to the hamstring issue or the illness he's also dealing with. Regardless, he'll look to return for next weekend's NFC Championship Game if the Lions advance.
Rakestraw was designated to return from IR on Jan. 9 but sat out the first two practices of this week. He did manage to log a limited practice Thursday but isn't ready to return to action Saturday. It's unclear if Rakestraw's sparse practice participation this week was due more to the hamstring issue or the illness he's also dealing with. Regardless, he'll look to return for next weekend's NFC Championship Game if the Lions advance.
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How do Ennis Rakestraw's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
191 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Questionable to face Washington
Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Doesn't practice after return from IR
Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday.
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Designated to return from IR
The Lions designated Rakestraw (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Placed on injured reserve
The Lions placed Rakestraw (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Won't play Sunday
Rakestraw (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
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