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.
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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