Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s Journey to the NFL
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., a former Missouri Tigers defensive back, fulfills childhood promise to teacher by making it to the NFL. Detroit Lions select him in the second round of the NFL Draft, adding to their strong defensive backfield.
Key Points
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was born in Texas and grew up near Dallas
- He wrote a letter to his fourth-grade teacher promising to talk about him if he made it to the NFL
- Former teacher expresses pride in Rakestraw's achievement
- Rakestraw played a significant role in Tigers' successful season in 2023
- Detroit Lions add Rakestraw to their defensive backfield in the second round of the NFL Draft
Pros
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. fulfills childhood promise by making it to the NFL
- Strong performance in college football with Missouri Tigers
- Detroit Lions prioritize defensive backfield by selecting Rakestraw