Former Georgia CBs impressing in rookie NFL seasons

Eric Stokes and Tyson Campbell are making moves in the NFL

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Georgia football infamously lost eight defensive backs last year to transfers and the NFL draft.

Among those drafted were cornerbacks Eric Stokes (Packers) and Tyson Campbell (Jaguars), the Bulldogs starting corners for the 2020 season.

Stokes, who was drafted with the No. 29 overall pick, was given a large role in Green Bay’s offense from the jump, and he’s been more impressive each week.

The Covington, Ga., native was responsible for the Packer’s last defensive play in a win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Stokes has allowed just 55 total yards over his last 21 targets and it’s been five weeks since he’s allowed a catch beyond eight yards.

  • Stokes 2021 stats: 13 games, 47 tackles, one interception, 13 pass breakups.

Meanwhile, Campbell has been making moves of his own.

The 2020 No. 33 overall pick just nabbed his second interception of the year on Sunday versus the Texans.

Campbell has allowed less than 35 yards in coverage the last six weeks.

  • Campbell’s 2021 stats: 12 games, 54 tackles, two interceptions, nine pass breakups

 

UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton: S1, Ep. 12 – Transfer portal, Missouri preview and Dawgs in the NFL

J.C. previews Georgia’s matchup with Missouri this Saturday, including predictions, key stats and players to watch and more! Listen here.

Your friends at “UGA Football Live” and UGA Wire present your one-stop shop for all things Georgia football!

We are releasing episodes and interviews each week during the 2020 college football season, with a little bit of everything sprinkled in between.

In this week’s episode, I preview Georgia’s matchup with Missouri this Saturday, including predictions, key stats and players to watch. And I break down Georgia’s transfer portal – which players are leaving and what players may be joining the program next year.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uga-football-live-with-j-c-shelton/id1533295384#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-6776107

Also I talk:

Dawgs in the NFL 

  • My top performing former Bulldogs from NFL week-14 action.

Spread vs. J.C. 

  • I update my picks vs. the spread from last week and pick five new games in an attempt to look like I know what I’m doing – I’m on a hot streak!

Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! And check out our other episodes featuring former Georgia greats like Tavarres King (Ep. 3)  Keith Marshall (Ep. 4) Arthur Lynch (Ep. 6) Malcolm Mitchell (Ep. 7) Aaron Murray (Ep. 8) Drew Butler (Ep. 9) and Chris Milton (Ep. 11)