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.

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.

Stingley, 23, is the first Texans player to earn first-team All-Pro honors wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in 2019. He’s the first defensive player to earn the accolade since three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt in 2018.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was named to the Associated Press' All-Pro team, Houston's first selection since 2019.

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 - Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named Associated Press First Team All-Pro, the Associated Press announced today. Stingley earns his first AP All-Pro First Team honor after starting in all 17 games this season and posting career-high numbers in nearly every category,