Packers Sign First-Round CB Eric Stokes

The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday that they signed first-round CB Eric Stokes to a four-year rookie contract. 

This leaves third-round WR Amari Rodgers as the only remaining draft pick from the Packers’ 2021 class to be signed:

Round Player Pos. Note
1 Eric Stokes CB Signed
2 Josh Myers C Signed
3 Amari Rodgers WR  
4 Royce Newman OT Signed
5 Tedarrell Slaton DT Signed
5 Shemar Jean-Charles CB Signed
6 Cole Van Lanen G Signed
6 Isaiah McDuffie LB Signed
7 Kylin Hill RB Signed

Stokes, 22, was a three-year starter at Georgia and was named second-team All-ACC in 2020.

Stokes is expected to sign a four-year, $11,925,523 with the Packers that includes a $6,033,108 signing bonus. The Packers will have a fifth-year option to pick up on him in 2024. 

During his three years at Georgia, Stokes recorded 78 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, 26 deflections, and four interceptions.

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