Houston Texans take LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr at No. 3

HOUSTON (AP) — LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was taken by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Stingley had six interceptions and broke up 15 passes as a freshman in 2019 but has played just 10 games in the last two seasons because of injuries. He played just three games last season before having foot surgery.

It’s the first time since 2019 that the Texans have had a pick in the first round and they have two, thanks to the Deshaun Watson trade with Cleveland.

They had the third pick in the draft because of last year’s 4-13 finish, and received the 13th spot from the Browns as one of three first-round picks they received as part of the deal for Watson.

The Texans didn’t have a first-rounder the last two drafts after sending those selections to Miami in the 2019 trade that brought left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Houston. This is the second time in franchise history and the first since 2004 they’ve had two first-round picks.

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