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Draft Class Potential: Derek Stingley Jr.

Derek Stingley Jr. is considered by many around the league as the best overall cornerback in the 2022 NFL Draft class. Stingley has true elite lockdown corner potential but there are a few concerns that you should take into consideration as well.

In 2019, Stingley’s freshman season at LSU was one that will always be remembered. Stingley was regarded as the best defensive back in college football at such a young age and played a huge role in LSU’s National Championship win over Clemson.

The next two years at LSU, Stingley played a total of ten games due to multiple injuries and illness.