Derek Stingley Jr. ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Stingley in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Stingley a career score of 77, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with reliable availability. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
118 career value over replacement — #888 all-time of 4,649. 29.5/season above a replacement-level CB.
Career Profile
Pick #3 (Rd 1) · HOU · 2022 · +15.6 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 118 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 20% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 4 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +29.5 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
4 seasons × ~29.5 surplus ≈ VORP 118
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