PHOTOS: Former Eastside, Georgia Bulldogs star Eric Stokes climbing NFL Draft boards
Football: House of Athlete Scouting Combine
Eric Stokes attempts a vertical jump at the House of Athlete Scouting Combine at Inter Miami Stadium.
Football: House of Athlete Scouting Combine
Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes Jr. runs a 40-yard dash at the House of Athlete Scouting Combine for athletes preparing to enter the 2021 NFL draft at Inter Miami Stadium.
NCAA Football: Georgia at Georgia Tech
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) shows emotion after a pass break up against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during a 2019 game at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
NCAA Football: Georgia at Arkansas
Sep 26, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) intercepts a pass intended for Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Mike Woods (8) during the third quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Auburn at Georgia
Oct 3, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Kobe Hudson (5) makes a catch behind Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against Missouri Tigers wide receiver Tauskie Dove (86) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Georgia at Missouri
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Football: House of Athlete Scouting Combine
Mar 4, 2021; Weston, Florida, USA; Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes photographed during the House of Athlete Scouting Combine for athletes preparing to enter the 2021 NFL draft. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Football: House of Athlete Scouting Combine
Mar 5, 2021; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes attempts a vertical jump at the House of Athlete Scouting Combine for athletes preparing to enter the 2021 NFL draft at Inter Miami Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Georgia
Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) walks through the dawg walk prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Former Newton, Eastside standouts perform well in one of oldest rivalries
Georgia's Eric Stokes celebrates after forcing a stop on fourth down in their 45-21 win over Georgia Tech last season. (Staff Photo: Colin Hubbard)
Eastside 4x100 relay felt the need for speed
Eastside’s relay team proudly display their medal and apparel after winning the GHSA Field and Track Championship in the 4x100. Giving Eastside its second 4x100 state championship are, from left, Anthony Brown, Eric Stokes, Jovan King and Matthew Brown. (Submitted Photo)
Stokes headed to UGA, 41 others moving on to next level
Eastside’s Eric Stokes proudly displays his hat after making the surprise announcement of his decision to attend the University of Georgia on National Signing Day on Wednesday. (Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith)
Eastside turnovers too much overcome in 24-17 playoff loss
Eric Stokes (5) goes in to tackle Spalding’s Micah Watkins (9) in the first quarter of the Class AAAA playoffs against Spalding at Homer Sharp Stadium on Friday. (Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith)
Eastside, Newton finish in 41 tie
Eastside’s Eric Stokes outruns Newton’s Quenlin Seabrooks during their game at Homer Sharp Stadium on Friday. (Staff photo: Shannon Peacock)
Stokes leaves the competiton in his dust
Eastside’s Eric Stokes played a big part in winning the 2016 GHSA Class AAAA Boys State Championship. He helped provided the Eagles with 33 points of their 71 points including 20 points with wins in the 100- and 200- meter dash. (Staff photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith)
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