Closer Look at Packers First Round Pick, Eric Stokes

The Green Bay Packers had one of the top pass defenses in the league in terms of yards per game in 2020, but had a relatively mediocre 11 interceptions, tied for 20th in the NFL. The team addressed the need for more playmakers in the secondary with the selection of Eric Stokes with the 29th pick in the NFL Draft.

A two-year starter at Georgia, the 6’ 1”, 185-pound Stokes lined up at right corner in the Bulldogs’ 3-3-5 defensive scheme. A versatile player, Stokes quickly learned to corner position in the SEC after…