Until a few weeks ago, Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes was considered by many to be an NFL Draft underdog, despite his All-America and All-SEC status.
But after his performances at the NFL’s virtual combine and UGA’s Pro Day, it’s likely there’s only one person remaining who feels that way about the 6-foot-1, 195-pounder.
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