Eric Stokes Jr. is ready to play on Sundays.
The University of Georgia defensive back, a graduate of Eastside High School, took to his social media Monday to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
“First, I want to give thanks to God because without him none of this would even be possible,” Stokes stated in a Twitter post. “I want to thank my family for continuing to believe in me at my lowest and pushing me to be better. I want to give my eternal thanks to the University of Georgia for giving me the opportunity to grow and develop into the man I am today.”
Stokes, a junior, went on to give credit to his coaching staff and the Georgia Bulldog fanbase for their constant support.
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— Eric Stokes Jr (@_jamane_) December 28, 2020
“So with that being said,” he added, “and after so much prayer and conversation with my family and mentors, I will forego my final year at UGA and declare for the 2021 NFL draft. I cannot wait to get to work.”
Stokes' junior campaign was nothing short of spectacular. He started all nine of Georgia's games and recorded 20 tackles and four interceptions — two were taken back for touchdowns.
The 2021 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place April 29 – May 1 in Cleveland, Oh.
