Derek Stingley Jr.
Definition
Derek Stingley Jr. (born June 20, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).
A former standout at Louisiana State University (LSU), he was selected third overall by the Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft, known for his elite speed, ball skills, and shutdown coverage abilities.
Examples
Derek Stingley Jr. locked up the wide receiver like a vault, leaving the offense wondering if they forgot their skeleton key.
Fans chanted 'Stingley time!' as Derek Stingley Jr. picked off yet another pass, proving he's the Texans' human force field.
When Derek Stingley Jr. shadows a receiver, it's less a matchup and more a bad blind date that never ends.
Derek Stingley Jr.'s coverage is so tight, opponents need a hall pass just to breathe downfield.