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2024 NFL draft grades: Detroit Lions praised for selecting Missouri CB
The Detroit Lions didn't disappoint their hometown fans on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft, adding another impact player to their secondary in front of a record crowd at Campus Martius. With the 61st overall pick, the Lions selected Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. The 5-foot-11 playmaker is regarded by many draft analysts as one of the top five cornerbacks in this year's draft class.
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Detroit Draft Picks
Terrion
Arnold
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Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 16
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 189
Expert Commentary
Detroit trades up to get a quality prospect that was falling down the board at a position of need. Arnold has a chance to be the best cornerback on Detroit’s roster from Day 1 and gives them a fortified presence in the secondary as the division adds Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy.
Ennis
Rakestraw Jr.
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Rnd
29
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 45
- School: Missouri
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 183
Expert Commentary
The Lions' run on cornerbacks continues with Rakestraw coming into the fold. Adding him with Terrion Arnold and Carlton Davis gives the Lions and lot of playmaking at cornerback. Rakestraw isn't the biggest or fastest guy, but he can play.
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NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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