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.

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

“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.”

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.

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s third season with the Texans was his best as an NFL player and he hopes there are many more years in Houston to come. Stingley missed 14 games with injuries over his first two seasons,