As Eric Stokes swatted a pass in the end zone against Auburn, the redshirt freshman made something clear.
He might have once been a track guy who set state records at Eastside, but he’s now a legitimate football player — and potentially a starter.
“I slowly faded away, and being around more football helped me learn the system,” Stokes said. “I’m now comfortable in it and don’t second-guess myself anymore.”
Stokes has entered the game as a replacement twice this season in favor of freshman Tyson Campbell. It was first a blocked punt against Missouri, and he made a “huge play,” according to head coach Kirby Smart, in Saturday’s win over Auburn.