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Packers 2021 roster preview: Will Eric Stokes start?

Eric Stokes (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers needed to draft a cornerback early, and they did just that by selecting Eric Stokes in the first round.

Should we expect Stokes to start immediately or be eased into his role in Joe Barry’s defense?

Can Stokes make a similarly impressive start to his career with the Packers as Jaire Alexander did back in 2018?

2020 stats

Stokes played in nine games in his final season at Georgia, making four pass defenses and an impressive four interceptions in that time.