“You Could’ve Been Travis Hunter Before Travis Hunter”: Ryan Clark Gets 100% Real About Derek Stingley Jr.

Setting career highs in interceptions and tackles, Houston Texans CB, Derek Stingley Jr., finally had his breakout year in 2024 after playing just 20 games throughout his rookie and sophomore seasons.

Prior to establishing himself in the NFL, Stingley enjoyed one of the most dynamic rookie seasons in college football history.

Notching six interceptions, 15 pass defenses, and 17 punt returns in 2019, Stingley Jr.

was a consensus All-American.

Due to his ability to seemingly shine at whatever position he was asked to play, former Pittsburgh Steeler and fellow LSU alumni, Ryan Clark, had high praises for the now three-year NFL veteran.

I feel like you could have been Travis Hunter before Travis Hunter, said Ryan Clark.

Additionally, Clark detailed the plan that he had for Stingley Jr., explaining Unfortunately, for Clark, this was only in his head.

According to Stingley Jr., It couldve been done, but I wouldnt have done it in hopes of getting a Heisman.

I just wouldve done it because thats what I had been doing.

To Clarks credit, however, the former Tiger did mention that playing both sides of the ball came to him naturally.

For the sake of comparison, Stingley played 25 college games to Hunters 22.

The LSU product collected 56 solo tackles and six interceptions, whereas Hunter managed 47 solo tackles and seven interceptions throughout his time in Colorado.

While Stingley did generate 284 all-purpose yards as a punt returner, Hunter dwarfs him in the receiving game.

Tallying 1,979 receiving yards and 20 receiving touchdowns in just two seasons, the former Buffalo and 2024 Heisman trophy winner is clearly the preferred candidate when it comes to throwing the ball.

An offensive debut in the NFL for Stingley Jr.

seems relatively impossible at this point time, meaning well likely never know what his potential as a WR could be.

However, Hunter slated to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, meaning fans will at least get to find out who the better defender between the two may be in the near future.

Until then, theyll be forced to ponder on the various What if? scenarios of Stingleys career, just as Clark himself has for all of these years..

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