Houston Texans standout Derek Stingley Jr. earned a No. 5 spot among all NFL cornerbacks in Pro Football Focus' recent ranking.

In 2022, Houston secured a future stud in Derek Stingley Jr. out of LSU, third overall. Two years later, the Texans added Georgia standout Kamari Lassiter with their first pick in the second round.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans stretches prior to kickoff of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 19, 2022 in ...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans stretches prior to kickoff of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 19, 2022 in ...

He allowed a league-best 4.9 yards per target and recorded a career-high 18 pass breakups. Since the start of the 2023 season, Stingley's 10 interceptions are tied for fourth-most among all players.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. got a three-year, $90 million deal this offseason. David J. Phillip/AP Stingley can't carry the unit by himself, but he's not expected to either.

Derek Stingley Jr. Up to the Challenge of Covering Elite Wide Receivers PFF statistics show that Stingley surrendered 456 yards and three touchdowns in 19 games last season.

Houston's fourth-year cornerback believes the secondary will lead the NFL in interceptions by at least 10.

The Texans were second in the NFL with 19 interceptions last season, including five by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Stingley expects the Texans to lead the league this season. “Going based off of ...