Jamari Stokes brings splash-play juice to MVSU’s secondary
In the 2025 season, Mississippi Valley State defensive back Jamari Stokes posted 36 total tackles and 3 interceptions, and he added a momentum-swinging 38-yard fumble return touchdown against Southern plus a late interception to seal a win over Florida A&M[6][10][13]. What makes him interesting is the playmaking feel: he shows up around the ball, creates takeaways, and can flip a game in one snap. He looks like a fit for a defense that values instincts, urgency, and special-teams-like energy from the back end[15].
