2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Christion Stokes, CB, University of Findlay

• Name: Christion Stokes
• Position: CB
• College: University of Findlay 
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 201
• Twitter: @ChristionStokes
• Instagram: @st6kes

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? 

What makes me a top prospect is my physicality at the corner position. Corners are asked to do more than just cover. Bigger and more physical DB’s are starting to become more of a high demand in the league now and I feel I fit the category. 

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

Adversity hit me when I had my best season but I did poor academically. I was ruled ineligible before the 2026 season and I had to make up over 6 credit hours to become eligible to play.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

Some of my hobbies outside of football is gaming, watching anime, and bowling.

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

The role I can see myself in at the next level is playing corner/nickel. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

One cause I would donate to is cancer. One of my friends survived his battle with cancer but I would donate so people wouldn’t have to go through those tough battles.

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

I’ve been coached tough all my life from little league up to now. The way I see it is, if you’re not being coached hard, coaches don’t see the potential in you to become a great player. One of my position coach always says “how fast can you turn a negative into a positive.”

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

I feel like the most underrated player at my school is Josh Woods. He just got moved into the starting Will linebacker role and he has already produced with the reps he has been given.

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them? 

If I could have dinner with three people it would be Michael Jackson, he’s the greatest artist to ever, Patrick Surtain II, he’s my favorite corner in the league and I try to model my game after him, and Adam Sandler because he’s one of the funniest actors.

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason? 

If I were benched tomorrow it would most likely be for an injury that made me incapable of playing.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

My pregame routine usually consists of a quick stretch, mobility, and quick breaks to get my body moving and my quick twitch muscles activated.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Favorite snack would definitely be chocolate covered pretzels.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

The best scheme that would probably fit me best where I can run a mix of trap and man coverage.

What is your degree in? 

I am a communications major with a business minor.

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check? 

With my first NFL check I would probably have to get me a car because I don’t have one.

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

Last year against Ohio Dominican I got beat on a double move and they ended up scoring on that possession. The score was 20-7 and we needed momentum. The following drive I forced a fumble which was the spark to our comeback victory holding on 27-20.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

Three songs that can be expected in my playlist for game day is Shot callin by NBA Youngboy, FREE SMURK OFNG by Chuckyy, and Not a Drill by Veeze