24Derek Stingley Jr.
CB · 5th season
YR 5
Current depth chart
LCB1StarterYR 5
Depth relationships
LCB124Derek Stingley Jr.SELECTED
LCB222Jaylin Smith→Bio
Derek Stingley Jr. is a left cornerback for the Houston Texans standing 6'1" and weighing 195 pounds. The Baton Rouge native was selected third overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Houston after playing college football at LSU. Entering his fifth season with the organization, Stingley recorded four interceptions and 15 passes defended during the 2025 season. He signed a three-year contract extension with the Texans.
Derek Stingley Jr. played 19 games in 2025 with a 89% share of defensive snaps.
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Player information
Height6'1"Weight195 lbHometownBaton Rouge, LAAge25CollegeLSUDraftedRound 1 · #3 overall · 2022 · HOUExperience4 NFL seasons
Contract
$30.0Mper year · AAV
Years 3Guaranteed $48.0MCap 10.7%
#6 of 171 · CB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
36
TACKLES
1
TFL
4
INT
15
PBU
1
FF
Career path
LSU2019 – 2021
TEXANS2022 — present
Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 3