Stokes attended Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia, where he played football and ran track.

[2] After redshirting his first year at Georgia in 2017, Stokes played in 13 of 14 games with three starts in 2018 and finished the season with 20 tackles.

The following week, he recorded his first NFL interception off a pass from Ben Roethlisberger during a 27–17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Head coach Matt LaFleur later informed the press that Stokes would miss the rest of the season with his injury.

[19][20] On May 2, 2024, the Packers declined the fifth-year option on Stokes' contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.