Derek Stingley Jr. among top 100 players in CBS Sports' list for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Derek Stingley Jr., the Houston Texans' All-Pro cornerback, has been ranked No. 40 in CBS Sports' annual Top 100 player list for 2026. Despite a season described as a setback, Stingley is noted for his importance to the Texans' defensive performance. He remains one of the top five corners in the league, according to analyst Pete Prisco. Stingley allowed 23 catches for 223 yards and three touchdowns last season, a downgrade from his breakout performance in 2024. As the season progresses, expectations are for Stingley to rebound and enhance his ranking.
- •Stingley ranked No. 40 among players in CBS Sports' Top 100 list.
- •He was ranked No. 5 among cornerbacks in the league.
- •Analyst Pete Prisco commented on Stingley's impact on the Texans' defense.
- •Last season, Stingley allowed 23 catches for 223 yards.
- •Expectations for Stingley include a rebound season in 2026.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Texans Pro Bowl CB Kamari Lassiter named among top 100 players by CBS Sports
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Texans Pro Bowl WR Nico Collins named among top 100 players by CBS Sports
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Texans All-Pro CB Derek Stingley Jr. named among top 100 players by CBS Sports'
"Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players, including another legendary wide receiver in the making with Nico Collins.
"Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players, including breakout second-year starter Kamari Lassiter.
"Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:28 PMTexans Pro Bowl CB Kamari Lassiter named among top 100 players by CBS Sports
Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players, including breakout second-year starter Kamari Lassiter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:16 PMTexans Pro Bowl WR Nico Collins named among top 100 players by CBS Sports
Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players, including another legendary wide receiver in the making with Nico Collins.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 7:56 PMTexans All-Pro CB Derek Stingley Jr. named among top 100 players by CBS Sports'
Another day, another Top 100 list with a slew of Houston Texans' players.
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