Top 5 young Packers with brightest futures in 2021 season

Top 5 young Packers with brightest futures

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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Cornerback Eric Stokes (21) is shown during the first day of Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp Friday, May 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis.Cent02 7fs8c7uf9igy3k8uhjf Original /

Packers with brightest future 4: Eric Stokes

Although Eric Stokes hasn’t played a snap after being selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, there are plenty of reasons for optimism. Stokes, who sports a similar style and body size to Kevin King, has all the tools to succeed as a press-man cover corner in this league. He’s strong and fast enough to stick with anyone–he just needs to improve his technique and discipline.

It’s unclear how much playing time he’ll receive in his rookie season thanks to King being on the roster ahead of him. Stokes also doesn’t appear to have the traits necessary to play in the slot so it might be another year until we see any meaningful time for him (barring the inevitable King soft-tissue injury).

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