Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) celebrates as he leaves the field following the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes recently had his No. 5 jersey retired by his alma mater, Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia, during halftime of a local basketball game.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) participate at training camp practice with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis. Gpg Training Camp With Saints 08172022 0017
Stokes is the second NFL player in the program’s history to be bestowed such honor alongside Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins.
“I didn’t think any of this was gonna happen. I was just a little kid playing ball. It’s just great being around everybody that raised me to be the man that I am today. It’s just amazing,” Stokes said, via Evan Newton of The Covington News.
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
“It’s definitely up there at the top of my career,” he continued. “Because at the end of the day, that’s something that’s never gonna go away. Retiring a number is very big to me.”
Eric Stokes’ stats with the Green Bay Packers this season
Eric Stokes is fresh from his healthiest campaign as a member of the Green Bay Packers. He notched 41 total tackles in 17 regular season games and was given a 61.3 overall grade by the PFF.
Dec 24, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) makes a catch in the end zone defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
The 25-year-old cornerback will hit and test free agency this summer, so there’s a chance he might leave Green Bay. Stokes hasn’t fulfilled his potential as the former no. 29 overall pick so far due to injuries.
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