Derek Stingley Jr., the LSU CB, sits at No. 6 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 60% elite, 26% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Elite speed and ball skills give him a chance to thrive as a bump-and-run corner capable of shadowing top talent around the field.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Stingley played in just 10 games over the last two years, offering flashes of his upside rather than sustained play.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Regardless of season, he's long, loose and extremely athletic.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Uniquely gifted cornerback with rare blend of size, speed and explosiveness that will have teams willing to judge his upside off of tape from two seasons ago. Stingley played in just 10 games over the last two years, offering flashes of his upside rather than sustained play. Regardless of season, he's long, loose and extremely athletic. Elite speed and ball skills give him a chance to thrive as a bump-and-run corner…”
“…Stingley is a five-star talent with outstanding tools (height, weight, speed, athleticism) and play-making potential, but he has not performed like an A+ prospect since his freshman season (2019). Although the LSU standout's talent and potential certainly make him a candidate to be drafted in the top 10, scouts will need to sort through his limited 2021 tape (missed all but three games due to injury) to determine if…”
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