The Houston Texans having twin first-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft affords them the occasion to shore up one side of the ball, address both sides of the trenches, or both elements to their pass attack and pass coverage.
According to Luke Easterling from the Draft Wire, the Texans choose to address their secondary with the selection of former LSU cornerback Derek Stingley with the club’s No. 3 overall pick in Round 1.
Lovie Smith’s defense relies on the pass rush, so don’t count out a top edge defender here. That said, Stingley is one of the few elite prospects in this draft, despite being limited by injuries over the past two seasons. He’s got the potential to be a dominant corner at the next level.
