Consensus All-Pro could be a new title added to Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’s vocabulary by this time next week. The third-year defensive back was named a first-team All-Pro by The Sporting News Thursday morning, adding to his accolades from a breakout 2024 season.

“Stingley’s aura grew and grew as the season went on, and the former first-round pick has fully asserted himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL,” PFF wrote. “His 81.3 grade in the second half of the season was sixth at the position, and he went into full lockdown mode, allowing a 40.6% completion percentage — third-lowest in the NFL.”

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. had the best season of his career and has been rewarded for it with more All-Pro recognition.

HOUSTON – Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named First Team All-Pro, The Sporting News announced today.

Derek Stingley Jr. has spent all of his NFL career with the Houston Texans. The cornerback said Monday he hopes that doesn’t change soon, or ever. “I want to be here forever,” Stingley said. Stingley is eligible for an extension for the first time this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal.

Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is eligible for an extension this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal before the fifth-year option that is likely to be picked up.

'I want to be here forever' #Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr on plans for eventual contract extension which will be huge obviously @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/bU51jjomSM And the Texans are expected to ultimately enter negotiations with Stingley’s agent, Austin-based David Mulugheta of Athletes First.

Texans cornerback Derek Stingley is looking to capitalize on his 2024 All-Pro campaign as he enters this offseason eligible for a long-term extension.

While the Houston Texans didn't surpass their goal of playing for a conference title, there's ample to be pleased with heading into Year 3 of the DeMeco Ryans era. One key element is the growth of second-round pick Kamari Lassiter,

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

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) returns an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ...

The Houston Texans may have seen their season end ... run despite dealing with mulitple injuries to key players. Derek Stingley Jr. has become an elite star at the cornerback position.