Lions fans, analysts react to Detroit’s selection of Ennis Rakestraw

Here’s how Lions fans and analysts reacted to Detroit selecting Ennis Rakestraw in the second round.

The Detroit Lions selected Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw with the 61st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was the Lions’ first pick on Day 2 of the draft, and also their last of the day, barring Brad Holmes trading back up into the third round. That leaves the Lions with two new corners after two picks so far in the draft.

Instant reactions on X were eager about Rakestraw’s upside, especially after he became a hot name mocked to the Lions in February:

Some were quick to point out that the Lions might have gotten themselves a steal, as Rakestraw’s middling combine performance happened while nursing a groin injury:

The common denominator, though, was a focus on just how crowded the defensive backs room is now:

Lions first round pick Terrion Arnold doesn’t seem to mind the crowded room:

There was also a great point about the implications on Carlton Davis’ future with the Lions beyond this season:

Here’s the Lions’ war room reaction, with everyone donned in their savage sweatshirts:

Lastly, here’s how the massive crowd down in Campus Martius reacted to the Lions’ second-round pick:

No doubt Rakestraw isn’t a flawless prospect, hence why the Lions got him at 61st overall. However, he brings a lot of attitude and more upside to a very crowded DBs room that will sort itself out in due time. If one thing is guaranteed, it’s that the Lions’ secondary will look much different in 2024 than it did in 2023.