HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud called Derek Stingley Jr. "the most talented player he's ever played with." Kamari Lassiter said Stingley was the best player he's ever seen. Calen Bullock referred to him as "All-Pro Sting," well before he even earned the honor.

Texans cornerback has seven total interceptions this season and 14 overall in three seasons since being drafted third overall three seasons ago

C.J. Stroud called Derek Stingley Jr. “the most talented player he’s ever played with.” Kamari Lassiter said Stingley was the best player he’s ever seen. Calen Bullock referred to him as “All-Pro Sting,

Derek Stingley Jr, the first significant piece in a three-year rebuild out in Houston, was named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press on Friday. He is the Texans’ first recipient of this accolade since wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in 2019 and the second defensive player all-time, joining three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards.

Spongebob Squarepants character Patrick Star reacts to Derek Stingley Jr.'s fourth quarter interception in Texans-Chargers Wild Card game

Justin Herbert has a hat trick. During the fourth quarter of the AFC Wild Card round, Herbert tried to find tight end Will Dissley for a first down. Instead, he tossed his third interception of the afternoon, this one into the arms of All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has been named to the Associated Press First Team All-Pro, a first for his career. Stingley excelled this season, starting all 17 games and achieving career-high numbers in several categories,

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. turns Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly's gaffe into 54-yard return.

This young Houston Texan has clearly solidified himself as a top player at his position after an incredible performance against the Los Angeles Chargers.

When DeMeco Ryans became coach of the Houston Texans before last season, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker brought his swarm defense with him.

Stingley, Houston's first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, earned All-Pro honors Friday afternoon. The award deems Stingley as one of the two best cornerbacks in football, joining Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II. Check either Stingley's statistics or watch the Texans' 2024 tape, and Stingley's award is no mystery.