Eric Stokes was drafted No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Eric Stokes Georgia Draft
Eric Stokes was drafted No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1485th at Georgia
The pick
How Eric Stokes came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 194 lbs
- Hometown
- Covington, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 71 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1485th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 964% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Stokes.
Minnesota
Houston
Miami
Penn State
Georgia in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#163
Reshad Jones
DB · MIA · 2010
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#62
Tim Jennings
DB · IND · 2006
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#42
Kamari Lassiter
DB · HOU · 2024
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
#157
Jermaine Phillips
DB · TB · 2002
Georgia
#59
Sean Jones
DB · CLE · 2004
Georgia
Other players named Eric Stokes
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Nebraska
Northeastern
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Stokes in the 2021 NFL Draft
Eric Stokes is a Defensive back out of Georgia selected No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eric Stokes drafted?
Eric Stokes was selected No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/eric-stokes.
What college did Eric Stokes play for?
Eric Stokes played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Eric Stokes's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/eric-stokes.