Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Position: CB – Projected: 2nd Round
History & Measurables
Born: June 5th, 2002 – Dallas, TX
High School: Duncanville
College: Missouri
Height: 5’11” Weight: 183 lbs
Traits & Characteristics
The Good
- Sticky Coverage
- Willing tackler
- Good press
The Bad
- Difficulty with agile WRs
- Questionable effort at times
- Conservative play
Advanced Analytics Notes
2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps
- Coverage Grade: 78.7 (T-71st Among Cornerbacks)
- Pass Breakups: 2 (T-324th Among Cornerbacks)
- Passer Rating Allowed: 96.9 (328th Among Cornerbacks)
- Times Targeted: 28 (T-382nd Among Cornerbacks)
2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps
- Run Defense Grade: 89.0 (11th Among Cornerbacks)
- Run Stops: 5 (T-109th Among Cornerbacks)
Film Notes and Highlights
Ennis Rakestraw is a slot cornerback who played for Missouri. He seemed to perform well in press coverage in the slot, staying aggressive with receivers upon their release. He’s a sticky corner in man coverage, and understands where he needs to be in zone. However, he can have difficulty covering more twitchy wide receivers. He has a good recovery step, but can play a little too conservatively at times in his coverage assignment.
Despite being a smaller cornerback, Ennis Rakestraw showed good willingness as a run stopper. He showed no fear in stepping up to help make tackles, although at times he would make some very questionable pursuit options. I believe Rakestraw is a Day 2 cornerback who should have a long career as a slot cornerback. – Thomas Christopher
(Games Watched: vs LSU 2023, vs Georgia 2023, vs South Carolina 2023)
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