Packers: Twitter reacts to Eric Stokes pick in first round of draft

The Green Bay Packers have made their first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft and, no, it wasn’t a wide receiver. There’s a surprise.

But the Packers did address their biggest need entering the draft which was at cornerback, selecting Georgia’s Eric Stokes.

Adding some competition for Kevin King and finding a long-term starter opposite Jaire Alexander needed to be one of the team’s top priorities early in the draft, and it seems general manager Brian Gutekunst agreed.

It’s been an interesting day for the Packers. Following all of the talk about Aaron Rodgers’ future, many wondered whether the team would respond by drafting a wide receiver. But you could argue they made the right call to make the team better rather than getting Rodgers another pass catcher. And Stokes helps improve the defense at a premium position, and that will count in 2021 and beyond.

How did Twitter react to the Packers’ first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft?

There’s a lot to like about Stokes’ potential in Joe Barry’s defense.

But as Andy Herman of Cheesehead TV points out, the Packers have selected a lot of cornerbacks early in the draft in recent years.

And then we can also add in second-round picks Quinten Rollins and Josh Jackson. Kevin King has been a good player and a starter, and Jaire Alexander was a home-run pick, but Green Bay needs to get this one right.

One thing is for sure. The Packers have invested a lot into their secondary in recent years. They have an All-Pro in Alexander, an experienced starter in King, as well as two very talented safeties in Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage.

Strengthening the depth at cornerback was a must. And Stokes helps this defense.

What’s your take? Are you pleased with the decision to select Stokes in the first round?