Packers: This second-year player could break out in 2022
By John Buhler
Look for second-year pro Eric Stokes to have a breakout season for the Green Bay Packers.
If there was ever a player to have a breakout season on the Green Bay Packers roster, look no further than 2021 first-round cornerback, Eric Stokes.
Not only is Stokes playing opposite of a proven commodity in Jaire Alexander, but he is an absolute … DAWG! This former Georgia star really made a name for himself throughout the draft process two years ago, in addition to starring in the always deep SEC. It is for that reason so many people are so high on Stokes ahead of his second NFL season with the Packers. He is going to break out.
If Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network and former Pro bowl defensive back Samari Rolle think this highly of Stokes, you better believe this guy is going to be a superstar for Green Bay really soon.
Such a good breakdown. The #Packers D should take a leap, not only with Jaire Alexander healthy but coaches view Eric Stokes as a budding star primed for a big year. Stokes’ continued emergence should be something to watch. https://t.co/T7EaGRy5z4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 30, 2022
Look for Eric Stokes to be this year’s breakout star for the Green Bay Packers
From a pure talent standpoint, Stokes has everything you could want from a defensive back. He has got size, speed, ball skills and all the intangibles. But perhaps the best part about his game is Stokes has shown he can play alongside other great players. He did this at Georgia and he is going to keep on doing this in Green Bay. With up to four more years under contract, he is the real deal.
For Green Bay to have great success this season, the Packers will need to lean on its defense a bit more than usual. They might have the two-time reigning NFL MVP under center in Aaron Rodgers, but who is he going to be throwing the football to anyhow? Exactly. Rodgers will turn guys into stars alright, but the Packers are getting to the Super Bowl if their defense is not of great quality.
The good news is with Alexander and Stokes’ ascensions should have the Packers on the rise in the back-end of their defense. If they can generate a consistent pass rush and hang tough in run defense, their side of the ball might be good enough to help Green Bay win multiple playoff games. Regardless, Green Bay has shown everybody how to burn through No. 1 seeds like nobody else.
Look for Stokes to be as good as advertised in his season professional season with the Packers.
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