2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

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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