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Matt Schneidman’s analysis: The Packers needed a cornerback at some point early in this draft to pair with Jaire Alexander in the long term. Stokes was one of the best cover corners in the country and ran a blazing 4.29-second 40-yard dash at Georgia’s pro day. Stokes, who had eight passes defensed and four picks in nine games last season, stands a shade over 6-foot-0 and can learn behind Kevin King, who recently re-signed with the Packers on a one-year deal.”
Seth Emerson on what the Packers are getting: As Stokes enters the NFL, the same questions remain: He has the speed and the character. But does he have everything else? For two-plus seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs, Stokes faced some of the best receivers in the SEC. Fast receivers, tall receivers, great route-runners. He went more than a year without giving up a touchdown, and when other teams did have success against Georgia’s pass defense Alabama and Florida in 2020, LSU in 2019 it tended to be on
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Stephens
For the second day in a row, the Ravens stayed put and filled positions of need with players they loved. Late Friday night, near the end of the third round, Baltimore landed Georgia guard Ben Cleveland at No. 94 and SMU cornerback Brandon Stephens at No. 104.
Just as important as the prospect is the fit, and pundits believe there might not be a better landing spot for both players. Perfect landing spot for [Cleveland], Bleacher Report s Connor Rodgers said. For Baltimore, just stacking the deck on your offensive line now. … Left guard makes sense. He could start right away, let s make that clear. He really, really, beat up on people in the run game. That s what jumped out to me.