LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. reintroduces himself at pro day workout
From the moment Derek Stingley Jr. hit the field for LSU, he was the best cornerback in the nation.
Even as a true freshman playing in the SEC, Stingley was dominant in his first action at the highest level of college football, shutting down some of the country’s best receivers on a weekly basis.
Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistency have marred the two seasons since for Stingley, leaving his draft stock with more questions than answers heading into the 2022 NFL draft.
At least that felt like the case until his pro day workout Wednesday, when Stingley reminded everyone what kind of athletic traits he’s bringing to the next level:
At his best Derek Stingley is not only the best corner in his draft, but maybe it’s best player. All the skills. Patience, technique, speed, physicality & ELITE ball skills. I got the film to prove it!!@LSUfootball #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/suY7UVjdaM
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 6, 2022
"He can do it all…this is gonna be a starting guy from day 1."@dennisdoddcbs on LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. pic.twitter.com/TESur9zq72
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 6, 2022
Derek Stingley Jr. was asked what his ‘why’ is…
“I just wanna be the greatest ever. Like. Ever.” pic.twitter.com/PUY8RoRxJY
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) April 6, 2022
Keep in mind: Derek Stingley Jr has essentially had just 5 weeks to train since recovering from his Lisfranc injury. 🤯🥶🐯
🎥: @JimNagy_SB pic.twitter.com/yiUY2UqBGw
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 6, 2022
“Ball skills: phenomenal.”@JamesPalmerTV chats with @LSUfootball star Derek Stingley Jr. after his impressive Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/s6Gks9pIsk
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 6, 2022
Stingley talking about why he ran a second time after posting a 4.37s 40. He ran a 4.44 after that but said he ‘popped up’ at the beginning of the second run. pic.twitter.com/ltyDXJWKT5
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) April 6, 2022
Here’s Derek Stingley Jr. in the shuttle (with an assist from Neil Farrell who forgot where he was for a second). #LSU pic.twitter.com/w00JuflXJK
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) April 6, 2022
Derek Stingley ran a 4.37 40 at LSU’s pro day 💨
(via @Sheadixon)pic.twitter.com/u0ABvbt3Jq
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 6, 2022
Stingley 4.44 on his 2nd attempt pic.twitter.com/CnSoPaROmn
— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) April 6, 2022
