Ennis Rakestraw - salary, contract & career earnings
Ennis Rakestraw is a 22-year-old cornerback for the Detroit Lions. He was born on June 5, 2002, and played college football at Missouri. Rakestraw was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, being the 61st overall pick. His representation is handled by Jonathan Perzley from Athletes First. Ennis Rakestraw's career earnings are $4,805,463.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $4,805,463 · $1,679,283 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $795,000 | $1,536,180$1.5m | $2,331,180$2.3m | $2,331,180$2.3m |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,089,761 | - | $1,089,761 | $3,420,941$3.4m |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,284,522 | - | $1,384,522$1.4m | $4,805,463$4.8m |
| 2027 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $1,579,283$1.6m | - | $1,679,283$1.7m | $6,484,746$6.5m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $795,000 | $1,536,180$1.5m | $2,331,180$2.3m | $2,331,180$2.3m |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $1,089,761 | - | $1,089,761 | - |
| 2026 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,284,522 | - | $1,384,522$1.4m | - |
| 2027 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $1,579,283$1.6m | - | $1,679,283$1.7m | - |
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Number 1148 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,805,463 of it. 26.8% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $1,679,283 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ennis Rakestraw's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Ennis Rakestraw's career earnings are $4,805,463.
What is Ennis Rakestraw's 2026 salary?
Ennis Rakestraw's 2026 salary is $1,384,522.
Who does Ennis Rakestraw play for?
Ennis Rakestraw plays for Detroit Lions .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Ennis Rakestraw?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Ennis Rakestraw.