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UGA football player card: DB Eric Stokes

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes will be an important player for Dan Lanning’s defense in 2020

Eric Stokes, cornerback (No. 27):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Covington, Georgia

High School: Eastside High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes will be an important player for Dan Lanning’s defense in 2020. Stokes will be the number one cornerback on the team.

Stokes finished last season as a second team All-SEC performer and has a chance to make the first team this season. He emerged during the 2018 season after being a three-star recruit who redshirted in 2017. Stokes broke out against the Missouri Tigers, where he made key pass deflections and blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.

The Eastside High School product finished 2019 with 38 tackles and 9 pass break-ups. He was a key cog in the top scoring defense in the country and should be just as disruptive next season. Bulldog fans should enjoy Stokes this season because he may be heading to the NFL afterwards.

Stokes had arguably Georgia’s best play of the 2019 season:

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UGA football player card: DB Mark Webb

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Mark Webb is among the favorites to win the starting role at nickel or STAR corner next season

Mark Webb, Defensive Back (No. 23):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

High School: Archbishop Wood High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Mark Webb is among the favorites to win the starting role at nickel or STAR corner next season. He’ll be competing with primarily Tyrique Stevenson and Divaad Wilson.

Webb started nine games at the STAR position last season. He recorded 46 tackles last season, fifth best on UGA. Webb will help UGA have a lengthy streak of players from Philadelphia. Can Philly be the latest recruiting hotbed for the Dawgs?

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 30:  Mark Webb #23, and Trezmen Marshall #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs react to a defensive play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets  in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Webb began his career as a four-star wide receiver. He converted to cornerback during the 2017 season.

Webb may get drafted in 2021, provided he has a solid season next year.

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Georgia Bulldogs football player card: DB Lewis Cine

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine is expected to start at safety opposite Richard LeCounte in 2020.

Lewis Cine, defensive back (#16):

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6-1

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas

High School: Trinity Christian High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine had the difficult task of guarding LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the SEC Championship Game. Cine flashed his versatility in containing the Kansas City Chiefs first round pick.

Now, Cine is anticipated to start at safety opposite Richard LeCounte. Cine has the versatility to play nickel defensive back as well, but he’s needed to replace JR Reed at starting safety.

Cine finished last season with 20 tackles. he played in every game and started the final two contests. He recorded six tackles in both of his starts (against LSU and Baylor). Cine, who enrolled early, broke out immediately in the G-Day game last season. His freshman season was excellent, but Dawg fans can expect more in 2020.

He can make an impact as a blitzer from the secondary:

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UGA football player card: DB DJ Daniel

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel transferred to Athens from Georgia Military College.

DJ Daniel (#14):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

High School: Spalding High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel transferred to Athens from Georgia Military College. He was a four-star JUCO prospect and has lived up to the hype.

Daniel played in 13 out of 14 games last season and started the final eleven contests. He took over for former five-star recruit and uber-talented CB Tyson Campbell, who battled a nagging turf toe injury last season. The two will compete once again in the fall.

Daniel started opposite number one cornerback Eric Stokes. He was often picked on, but lived up to the challenge.

Daniel totaled over forty tackles last season and deflected eight passes. He helped break up a last minute pass versus Notre Dame. He was up for the challenge on a key play against Auburn. The same type of play burned stud LSU cornerback Derek Stingley.

Dec 7, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel reacts after a pass break up against the LSU Tigers in the second quarter in the 2019 SEC Championship Game. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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UGA football player card: DB Ameer Speed

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ameer Speed is 6-3 and one of the lengthier defensive backs on the team.

Defensive Back Ameer Speed (#9):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-3

Weight: 211 pounds

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

High School: Sandalwood High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ameer Speed is a key special-teamer for Kirby Smart and company. Speed came to Athens as a three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). He’s one of the lengthier defensive backs on the team.

Speed played as eleven games as a freshman in 2017. He redshirted in 2018, but appeared in a pair of games. Last season, Speed played in thirteen games. He recorded five tackles and was named co-winner of the Special Teams Most Improved Player.

Speed is projected to be depth in the secondary in 2020. He has valuable experience and should not be overlooked. His experience could be important with a shortened off-season.

Nov 30, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs OL Solomon Kindley and OL Andrew Thomas and DB Ameer Speed  celebrate after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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UGA football player card: DB Tyrique Stevenson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tyrique Stevenson is among the favorites to win the starting role at nickel

Defensive Back Tyrique Stevenson (#7):

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 202 pounds

Hometown: Miami, Florida

High School: Miami Southridge High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tyrique Stevenson is among the favorites to win the starting role at nickel or STAR corner next season. He’ll be competing with primarily Mark Webb and Divaad Wilson. Stevenson came to Athens as a talented early enrollee (four-star recruit).

He played in all 14 games as a true freshman in 2019. He broke up five passes and recorded 13 tackles throughout the season. His highlight of the season was sacking Auburn quarterback Bo Nix in UGA’s 21-14 win over the Tigers. He’s always a threat blitzing off the edge and will be a valuable piece of the secondary next season.

Oct 19, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tyrique Stevenson  breaks up a pass intended for Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ahmad Wagner during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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