NFL·HOT_TAKE·October 27, 2026 09:06 PM ET

Eric Stokes still has to prove he belongs among the top cornerbacks

His 2026 game log lists 22 tackles across seven games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The game within the game Eric Stokes joins @BaronDavis to talk about his football journey and more on this week's Talk Via @Raiders on X

What happened: Stokes discussed his football journey on Talk of the Nation this week. He recorded 53 tackles in 16 games in 2025.

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Why it matters: His 2026 game log credits him with a sack and a forced fumble. It also lists two passes defended and no interceptions through seven games, leaving his top-tier case unproven.

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