Derek Stingley Jr. (born June 20, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Texans third overall in the 2022 NFL draft .

Apr 29, 2022 · Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Month, the NFL announced today. Stingley Jr. becomes just the sixth player in franchise history to earn the honor.

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Selected by the Houston Texans in the first round (third overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft...Placed on reserve/injured on Dec. 17, 2022...Placed on reserve/injured on Sept. 23, 2023...Designated...

1/22 Texans cornerback Derek Stingley is looking to capitalize on his 2024 All-Pro campaign as he enters this offseason eligible for a long-term extension. The third overall pick in 2022 struggled to stay on. Checkout the latest stats for Derek Stingley Jr..

Dec 18, 2024 · HOUSTON – Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced today. Stingley garners his second career Player of the Week honor...

Jan 3, 2025 · A pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) sails long against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football...

Jan 10, 2025 · Derek Stingley Jr. has been named to the AP First Team All-Pro, marking his first selection. Stingley achieved career-high stats this season, including 54 tackles, 18 passes defensed, and five interceptions. He is the first Texans cornerback to earn this honor and the first Texan since DeAndre Hopkins in 2019.

Stingley returned his pick 31 yards to give Houston a short field at Jacksonville's 44-yard line. That led to the second of three Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals, giving Houston a 6-0 lead.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Houston Texans had four players make the Pro Bowl in 2025, with Derek Stingley Jr. serving as their lone defensive player in the All-Star game.