The Houston Texans entered the 2022 NFL draft with a roster barren of talent. With two first-round picks, general manager Nick Caserio had a chance to add blue-chip prospects to help coach Lovie Smith transform his Tampa 2 scheme and also add firepower on the offensive side of the ball.
The initial first-round selection of the Caserio era was a cornerback in LSU’s Derek Stingley at No. 3 overall. The former 2019 national champion draws some comparisons to former New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, which might make some sense as to why Houston turned in his card.
According to Luke Easterling from the Draft Wire, the selection of Stingley warranted a B grade.
