The Houston Texans had a decision to make at No. 3 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft.
With LSU cornerback Derek Stingley and Cincinnati defensive back Ahmad Gardner on the board, Houston would assuredly get a top-flight cornerback to star in coach Lovie Smith’s Tampa 2 scheme.
Gardner was the proven commodity with his touchdowns allowed streak and also Smith’s interest in him pre-draft. However, Stingley represented an opportunity to add a future All-Pro to the backend, which is why the Texans turned in the former Bayou Bengal’s card.
