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How Derek Stingley Jr. fared in his rookie year with the Houston Texans

Here’s how Stingley played as a rookie while battling some injuries.

[autotag]Derek Stingley Jr.[/autotag] was the lone first-rounder to come out of LSU in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was LSU’s top defensive draft pick since 2009 when DL [autotag]Tyson Jackson[/autotag] also went No. 3 overall.

Stingley had been viewed as a first-round pick since his standout freshman year in 2019, where he wasn’t just the best freshmen DB in the country, but the best overall. He demonstrated elite ball skills and had the athleticism to make an impact in the return game.

Injuries in 2020 and 2021 prevented Stingley from matching his 2019, but the talent remained. Stingley dealt with more injury issues as a rookie, missing time with a hamstring injury.

Let’s take a look at how Stingley performed when he was on the field.

Top 101 LSU football players of all time: No. 30-21

The countdown continues with standouts in the trenches and a couple of hard-hitting linebackers.

Earlier this year, I began a countdown of the top 101 players in LSU football’s history.

The countdown resumes today, as we enter the top 30 and really start looking at the best of the best. Before we get started, a reminder of the notes and criteria used when putting this list together.

  • I’ve tried my best to avoid recency bias.
  • Emphasis was placed on players who received all-American honors and other accolades. Leaders of championship teams received a boost as well.
  • I gave coach and eyewitness quotes about players significant emphasis.
  • Players who made significant contributions over multiple years were given priority over single-season stars. Production mattered more than talent.

Five reasons Derek Stingley Jr. is a good fit with the Houston Texans

Stingley joins a Texans organization still searching for direction, but he should be a key component of the rebuild.

During the first round of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night, [autotag]Derek Stingley Jr.[/autotag] was one of the biggest shockers as he was selected third overall by the Houston Texans.

Stingley joins a Texans defense in desperate need of help. In 2021, the Texans ranked 31st in yards per play allowed. 2020 wasn’t much better, with Houston ranking 30th in that category.

Stingley joins a shortlist of cornerbacks who have ever been selected in the top five. In the case of the Texans, the organization has never selected a defensive back this high.

At one point during draft season, it looked like Stingley was close to slipping out of the top ten. In the days leading up to the draft, Stingley saw his stock skyrocket, boosted by a strong Pro Day performance.

Only one other defender in LSU history has been selected this high. The Kansas City Chiefs used the third overall pick on defensive lineman [autotag]Tyson Jackson[/autotag] in 2009.

It makes Stingley the first defensive back in LSU history to be chosen this quickly into the draft, which means a lot considering some of the names LSU has put out at that position.

Stingley joins the Texans at a time when the organization is at a crossroads. It’s been a mess in Houston recently, and it’ll take more than Stingley to fix it, but this could be the start of a rebuild. Here are five reasons why Stingley is a perfect fit with the Texans.