The name “Eric Stokes” refers to several individuals notable in various fields:
Eric Jamane Stokes (born March 1, 1999): An American professional football cornerback currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. After four seasons with the Packers, he signed a one-year deal with the Raiders in March 2025.
Eric Stokes (born December 18, 1973): An American football scout and executive. He played college football as a safety for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, winning two national championships. After a brief NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns, he transitioned to scouting and held executive roles with teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Football Team. He served as the senior director of player personnel for Washington before his contract was not renewed for the 2024 season.
Eric Stokes (1930–1999): An American composer known for his eclectic range of musical influences and styles. Born in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, he studied music at Lawrence College, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Minnesota, where he taught for 29 years. Stokes founded the university’s electronic music laboratory and composed seven operas, many of which premiered at the Minnesota Opera. He passed away in 1999 following a car accident.
Eric Thomas Stokes (1924–1981): A British historian specializing in South Asian studies, particularly early-modern and colonial India. He held the Smuts Professorship of the History of the British Commonwealth at the University of Cambridge and authored works such as “The Peasant and the Raj” and “The Peasant Armed: The Indian Revolt of 1857.” His research focused on agrarian society and peasant rebellion in colonial India.
Eric Stokes (born January 13, 1962): A former American football guard who played for the New England Patriots. He played college football at Northeastern University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He appeared in one game during the 1987 season with the Patriots.