Derek Stingley Jr.
American football player
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| March 17 2025 | Agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, becoming the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. |
| January 11 2025 | In the Wild-Card Game against the Los Angeles Chargers, made four solo tackles, five pass deflections (led the game), and two interceptions off passes by Justin Herbert in a 32-12 victory. |
| January 2025 | In the Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, was limited to three solo tackles as the Texans were defeated 14–23. |
| 2024 | In Week 5, set a season-high with seven combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 23–20 victory against the Buffalo Bills. |
| 2024 | In Week 13, made two combined tackles and three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Trevor Lawrence during a 23–20 victory at the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
| 2024 | Returned to training camp as the No. 1 starting cornerback, leading a new group of cornerbacks. Head coach DeMeco Ryans named Stingley and rookie Kamari Lassiter as the starting cornerbacks to begin the season. |
| 2024 | Derek Stingley Jr. returned to training camp as the No. 1 starting cornerback, leading a new group of cornerbacks for the Houston Texans. |
| 2024 | Completes a full 17-game season with the Houston Texans, achieving career-high statistics with 5 interceptions, 18 pass deflections, and a notable 48-yard interception return. In the postseason, he records 2 interceptions with a long return of 54 yards and forces his first career fumble. |
| 2024 | Ended the season with five interceptions and 18 passes defended, earning Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors. |
| 2024 | Derek Stingley Jr. participated in 14 games in 2024 with the Houston Texans, recording 46 tackles (33 solo and 13 assists) and 5 interceptions. |
| 2024 | In Week 15, Stingley had two interceptions, including a game-clincher, in a win over the Miami Dolphins, earning the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award. |
| 2023 | In the postseason of 2023, Stingley played 2 games for the Houston Texans, making 5 tackles (4 solo and 1 assist) and 1 interception. |
| 2023 | In 2023, Stingley played 11 games for the Houston Texans, accumulating 39 tackles (28 solo and 11 assists) and achieving 5 interceptions. |
| 2023 | In Week 13, Stingley recorded two interceptions and four pass breakups in a win over the Denver Broncos, earning the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award. |
| November 11 2023 | Activated from injured reserve. |
| November 11 2023 | Stingley was activated from injured reserve. |
| September 23 2023 | Stingley suffered a hamstring injury in practice and was placed on injured reserve. |
| 2022 | Entered rookie season as a starting cornerback opposite Steven Nelson. |
| 2022 | Derek Stingley Jr. played 9 games for the Houston Texans, making 43 tackles (35 solo and 8 assists) and recording 1 interception. |
| 2022 | Due to his performance at LSU, Stingley declared for the 2022 NFL draft. |
| 2022 | Derek Stingley Jr. was selected by the Houston Texans as the third overall pick in the NFL draft. |
| December 17 2022 | Stingley was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury that had kept him from playing since Week 10. |
| October 16 2022 | Stingley had his first career interception on Trevor Lawrence in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
| 2021 | Derek Stingley Jr. faced an injury-plagued junior season in 2021, starting only three games. |
| 2020 | In 2020, Stingley missed three games due to illness and injuries but was still named to the All-SEC first-team. |
| 2019 | Stingley was recognized as a consensus All-American in 2019, receiving first-team honors from several organizations including the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and USA Today. |
| 2019 | During his freshman season, Stingley led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with six interceptions and 21 passes defended, earning a first-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press. |
| 2019 | Derek Stingley Jr. entered his freshman year at LSU as a starter, contributing to the team's undefeated season and victory in the College Football National Championship. |
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