Who is Derek Stingley Jr.? Everything you need to know about the best cornerback in the NFL draft

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Published 2022-04-25
Derek Stingley Jr., drafted by the Houston Texans #3 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, has been under the microscope since he burst onto the scene in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Dunham School as a 9th grader in 2015. Signing with LSU long before he got his driver's license, Derek is the rare athlete whose humility grew as his accolades mounted. As a leader on and off the field, it was natural for Derek to want to play college ball in front of his hometown friends and family as an LSU Tiger.

After one of the most incredible freshman seasons on record, which included a unanimous All-American slection and a National Championship, Derek seemed to be on a glide path toward the NFL.

Then COVID hit, upsetting and shortening his 2020 season, which saw opposing teams throw less than 25% as many balls his way as they did in 2019. In 2021, Derek tore the lisfranc in his foot, which ultimately led to a season-ending surgery to repair it (but only after he tried to play on it for three games).

Derek's journey, of late especially, has not been easy - but he has been surrounded by an incredibly supportive family, which includes his father Derek Sr, sister Sanaa and high school Coach Weiner -- all of whom share their voices in this definitive pre-draft look into the young man's story.

Mad Rabbit, the leader in tattoo aftercare has partnered with Derek to share his truth ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a brand Mad Rabbit looks to insire with stories of people who have chosen to BE BOLD, and Derek certainly fits that description.

Rookie Ink, Spilling Ink.

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All Comments (21)
  • @VelvetJones81
    With the 3rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft....the Houston Texans select Derek Stingley Jr.
  • @laurenmcdaniel2872
    Derek's story is something everyone should hear! Incrediblely strong come back story.
  • @jaredblitz2001
    You just have to root for this guy. Would love to have him as my teammate.
  • @yhn_marrri
    Been watching since high school🔥🔥
  • @Plunderrr
    So excited to see what he’s going to accomplish 🚀
  • @sarahsapola5540
    Can't wait to see what Derek does this upcoming NFL season... to the moon!!!
  • @Gtownkeyz
    3days till draft I wanted him for 3years now howie make it happen 🦅✅
  • @WillSlags
    This guy is like the ideal football player, hope he surpasses Revis and those guys when its all said and done
  • @rationalsanelogical8910
    Haha! Look at Coach Weiner! Atta boy Neal, you’ve come a long, long way from your first year as a head coach on our freshman team at Catholic. Coach Chad and yourself have both excelled and are at the top of yalls game! It’s awesome to see! From hangovers at Saturday practices to fulfilling your dreams as a coach, congrats Coach. From, That Freshman team’s QB
  • @goirishgo6654
    Im a Texans fan and I’m glad to have this young man I can’t wait to see him do tremendous things with us
  • @lifewithplayboy8682
    This was dope been waiting for this moment for him wish him the best on his new journey 🙏🏾
  • @madfndad
    This documentary was 🔥🔥🔥 Look forward to watching this young King grind his way to the top. Let’s go 24
  • @Jason-sb6nn
    I’m so sad that my team couldn’t get Derek but I’m happy for him for being drafted 3rd overall
  • @JonathanMerlinSymmank
    Stingley is gonna be one of if not the best CB in the league! And I’m glad my Houston Texans got him! And whats cool for the Stingley family is that Baton Rouge is like a 3-4 hour drive from Houston. It’s not that far to drive.