Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans, Cornerback
Age: 23y-9m-5d (Jun 20, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 1 (#3 overall), 2022
Agent(s): David Mulugheta (Athletes First)
2025 Cap Hit

$12,027,366

2025 Cash

$26,431,000

Career Earnings

$29,226,489

2025-2029 Rookie Extension (CURRENT)

Derek Stingley Jr. signed a 3 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $25,000,000 signing bonus, $89,026,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,000,000. In 2025, Stingley Jr. will earn a base salary of $1,431,000 and a signing bonus of $25,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,027,366 and a dead cap value of $23,026,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $90,000,000
Average Salary:
$30,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$48,026,000
Total GTD:
$89,026,000
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 24 $12,027,366 4.31% $26,431,000 $26,431,000 $23,026,000
2026 25 $27,095,000 8.82% $22,095,000 $48,526,000 $21,595,000
2027 26 $25,500,000 7.55% $20,500,000 $69,026,000 -
2028 27 $26,500,000 7.13% $21,500,000 $90,526,000 -
POTENTIAL OUT: 2029, 4 YR, $90,526,000; $0 DEAD CAP
2029 28 $27,500,000 6.73% $22,500,000 $113,026,000 -
2030 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Roster/Gm Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2025 24 $1,431,000 $10,596,366 - - $12,027,366 4.31% $23,026,000
2026 25 $21,595,000 $5,000,000 - $500,000 $27,095,000 8.82% $21,595,000
2027 26 $20,000,000 $5,000,000 - $500,000 $25,500,000 7.55% -
2028 27 $21,000,000 $5,000,000 - $500,000 $26,500,000 7.13% -
POTENTIAL OUT: 2029, 4 YR, $90,526,000; $0 DEAD CAP
2029 28 $21,000,000 $5,000,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $27,500,000 6.73% -
2030 29
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Roster/Gm Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 24 $1,431,000 $25,000,000 - - $26,431,000 $26,431,000 $113,026,000
2026 25 $21,595,000 - - $500,000 $22,095,000 $48,526,000 $86,595,000
2027 26 $20,000,000 - - $500,000 $20,500,000 $69,026,000 $64,500,000
2028 27 $21,000,000 - - $500,000 $21,500,000 $90,526,000 $44,000,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2029, 4 YR, $90,526,000; $0 DEAD CAP
2029 28 $21,000,000 - $1,000,000 $500,000 $22,500,000 $113,026,000 $22,500,000
Contract Notes

  • $48M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2025 salary + 2026 salary)
  • $20M 2027 salary fully guarantees March 2026 (injury guaranteed at sign)
  • $21M 2028 salary fully guarantees March 2027 (injury guaranteed at sign)
  • 2026-2029 Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
  • Largest average

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2026 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $34,657,513
Average Salary:
$8,664,378
Signing Bonus:
$22,385,464
GTD at Sign:
$34,657,513
Total GTD:
$34,657,513
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$29,226,489

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 21
Injured
$23,090,464
$23,090,464
2023 22
Active
$2,280,342
$25,370,806
2024 23
Active
$3,855,683
$29,226,489
 Afc Pro Bowl:CB All NFL (1st)
Total      
$29,226,489
$29,226,489
2025 24
Active
$26,431,000
2026 25
Active
$22,095,000
2027 26
Active
$20,500,000
2028 27
Active
$21,500,000
2029 28
Active
$22,500,000
Total
$142,252,489

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,560,000 $22,385,464 $4,281,025 - - - $29,226,489
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
21
$705,000
$22,385,464
$23,090,464
$23,090,464
2023
22
$870,000
$1,410,342
$2,280,342
$25,370,806
2024
23
$985,000
$2,870,683
$3,855,683
$29,226,489
Total
$2,560,000
$22,385,464
$4,281,025
$29,226,489
$29,226,489
2025
24
$1,431,000
$25,000,000
$26,431,000
2026
25
$21,595,000
$22,095,000
2027
26
$20,000,000
$20,500,000
2028
27
$21,000,000
$21,500,000
2029
28
$21,000,000
$1,000,000
$22,500,000
Total
$87,586,000
$47,385,464
$5,281,025
$142,252,489

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,560,000 $22,385,464 $4,281,025 - - - $29,226,489

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2023 HOU 3 - 9 Hamstring
2022 HOU 15 - 18 Hamstring
  • Mar 17, 2025 Signed a 3 year $90 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
  • May 13, 2022 Signed a 4 year $34.65 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Apr 28, 2022 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#3 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 HOU 17 17 1,012 93.50 0 54 37 17 0 5
2023 HOU 11 11 687 96.40 0 39 28 11 0 5
2022 HOU 9 9 600 66.80 1 43 35 8 0 1

Calculated Market Value

$28.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 4 years, $112,818,764
  • Avg. Salary: $28,204,691
  • NFL Rank: 35
  • CB Rank: 1

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2030
  • Avg. Salary: $30,000,000
  • NFL Rank: 30
  • CB Rank: 1

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Derek Stingley Jr. to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Denzel Ward 5 $100,500,000 $20,100,000 24
Patrick Surtain II 4 $96,000,000 $24,000,000 24
Jaire Alexander 4 $84,000,000 $21,000,000 24
Jaycee Horn 4 $100,000,000 $25,000,000 25
Averages 4 $95,125,000 $22,525,000 24.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Stingley Jr.'s current age (23), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
6 $135,177,048 $22,529,508

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Stingley Jr. statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, GP/Yr, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Tackles/Gm Int/Gm GP/Yr Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Denzel Ward
2020-2021
 81.82 2.67 0.19 13.50 58.55 74.85
Patrick Surtain II
2022-2023
 100.00 3.09 0.09 17.00 60.75 77.90
Jaire Alexander
2020-2021
 57.58 2.58 0.11 9.50 54.30 82.80
Jaycee Horn
2023-2024
 61.76 3.29 0.05 10.50 57.55 74.30
Average 75.29 2.91 0.11 12.63 57.79 77.46
Derek Stingley Jr.
2023-2024
 82.35 2.32 0.36 14.00 49.80 77.85
Pct Change 9.38 -20.27 227.27 10.85 13.83 0.50
Median Prime % Change 10.12%
Average Prime % Change 40.26%

Calculated Market Value: Derek Stingley Jr.

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
4 years, $112,818,764 $28,204,691

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 17, 2025
Signed a 3 year $90 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
May 13, 2022
Signed a 4 year $34.65 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Apr 28, 2022
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#3 overall)

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