The Detroit Lions have now made two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, and both addressed their cornerbacks room. First, they took Terrion Arnold in Round 1, and now they've selected Ennis Rakestraw Jr. out of Missouri in Round 2.
And Brad Holmes lives up to his unpredictable nature once again, as the Lions were not expected to take another cornerback after trading their third-round pick the night before to move up for the Alabama product.
Nevertheless, the Lions' secondary just got even deeper and added a cornerback with inside/outside versatility. He can provide depth, both in the slot and on the boundary, and it's possible he becomes a starter at either spot down the road if Carlton Davis isn't re-signed or if Brian Branch is moved to safety.
Here are the best reactions following the selection of Rakestraw Jr.
This is the first time in the Common Draft Era the #Lions have taken a DB with each of their first 2 picks. https://t.co/P78xBqBAii
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) April 27, 2024
The Detroit Lions are loading up at CB. They have selected Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the second round with the No. 61 overall pick
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) April 27, 2024
So the Lions have traded for Carlton Davis, signed Amik Robertson, re-signed Emmanuel Moseley and Kindle Vildor, then drafted Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw in Rounds 1-2
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) April 27, 2024
Guess Brad was sick of looking at that pass defense
Rakestraw, sweet prince
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) April 27, 2024
Brian Branch.
— Edwardian. (@DepressedDETN) April 27, 2024
Terrion Arnold.
Carlton Davis.
Amik Robertson.
Ennis Rakestraw.
Kerby Joseph.
Iffy Melifonwu.
Emmanuel Moseley.
Oh my God, man. pic.twitter.com/wLUAzUjTVB
Ennis Rakestraw is an excellent pick.
— Adham Beydoun (@AdhamBeydoun) April 27, 2024
I have no issue with it at all. Keep bringing good football players to play in Detroit. #OnePride
