Eric Stokes (American football executive) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||
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| Born: | December 18, 1973 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Lincoln East (Lincoln, Nebraska) | ||
| College: | Nebraska (1992–1996) | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 5 / Pick: 142 | ||
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Eric Stokes was born on December 18, 1973. He is known for his work as a scout and leader in American football. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While playing, his team won two national championships.
Playing Football
Eric Stokes played college football at the University of Nebraska. He was part of the Nebraska Cornhuskers team. They were very successful, winning national championships in both 1994 and 1995.
After college, Eric was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL draft. This is when professional football teams pick new players. He played as a safety for the Seahawks for two seasons.
In 1999, the Cleveland Browns picked him in a special "expansion draft." This happens when a new team joins the league and gets to pick players from other teams. Unfortunately, Eric got injured and had to stop playing.
Working Behind the Scenes
After his playing career ended, Eric Stokes started working in different roles for football teams. In 2000, he went back to the Seattle Seahawks. He worked as a scout, which means he helped find new talented players for the team. He also worked in other roles that helped manage the team's players for about ten years.
Leadership Roles
Throughout the 2010s, Eric held important leadership jobs with other NFL teams. He worked for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Miami Dolphins, and the Carolina Panthers. In these roles, he helped make big decisions about the team's players and future.
In 2020, Eric became the director of pro personnel for the Washington Football Team. This job involves managing the team's professional players. The next year, he was promoted to senior director of player personnel. He stayed with the team until his contract ended in 2024.
