Derek Stingley Jr.

About

Professional corner back that was drafted by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to being drafted, he attended Louisiana State University where he was twice named an All-American and a member of the All-SEC. By most NFL draft analysts, he was regarded as the top defensive back in the 2022 draft class.

Before Fame

He graduated from The Dunham College Preparatory School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2019. While at Dunham, he was named Louisiana's Gatorade Football Player of the Year as a senior. 

Trivia

During his freshman year at LSU, he won an NCAA CFP Championship after defeating the Clemson University Tigers 42-25. 

Family Life

He is a third generational football player as both his father and grandfather played professionally. His grandfather, Darryl, played football for the New England Patriots exactly four seasons before suffering a career-ending injury in 1977.

Associated With

He played alongside Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson during the 2019 NCAA college football season.