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. was named to the Associated Press' All-Pro team, Houston's first selection since 2019.

Stingley earned his first AP All-Pro First Team honor after starting in all 17 games this season. He posted career-high numbers in nearly every category, including total tackles (54), pass deflections (18) and tackles for loss (four), while also posting his second consecutive season with five interceptions.

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,

Do y’all remember when the Houston Texans drafted Derek Stingley in 2022? There was so much argument about which player the Texans, who had needs everywhere on the roster, should take at the time. Then he played in his rookie year and it looked like the Texans had made yet another mistake,