LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is visiting the Houston Texans this weekend, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. Stingley, who has made a full recovery from a Lisfranc foot injury — and proved that with a 4.37 40-yard dash at his pro day — also has meetings with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, and New York Giants as he aims to improve his NFL Draft stock this month.
Derek Stingley Jr. meeting with Texans after excelling at pro day
LSU’s Stingley had a 38.5-inch vertical leap and a 10’2″ broad jump at his pro day, displaying explosiveness. Some scouts clocked him at 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Those numbers help prove that his foot is sound, as is his draft stock as a projected first-round pick.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert attended the workout along with Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley.
Stingley Jr. intercepted 27 passes during his high school career. He was a five-star recruit and ranked first overall by Rivals.
As a true freshman, he started for LSU and led the SEC with 6 interceptions and 15 pass breakups. That performance led to him being named first-team All-SEC and a consensus All-American.
Stingley has an extensive football pedigree. His father, Derek Stingley, played in the Arena Football League, while his grandfather, Darryl Stingley, played in the NFL.
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