IDP Dynasty Rookie Profile – Derek Stingley Jr

Let’s start off this review by reminding ourselves that the evaluation involved in the NFL draft is very different than the evaluation of a fantasy star. The traits we look for in fantasy football are fundamentally different than what an NFL coach needs.

I think Derek Stingley Jr is a great example as to why. He will immediately improve any defense that he joins after the NFL Draft. His quickness, vision, and discipline prove that. He could run stride for stride with DeVonta Smith as a freshman. He’s going to be a matchup nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.

That said, his skills don’t fully align with what will reward significant points in IDP leagues. Here, the primary metric we’re looking at is tackles, and cornerbacks are already unlikely to see the number of tackles as safeties. And that’s the main reason Stingley will be lower in my rookie rankings.

What could make Stingley a solid backup or flex IDP player is his aggressive approach on defense. In some ways, he reminds me of Trevon Diggs, who impressed the NFL with his reception total in 2021 but also gave up many big plays. Diggs and Stingley certainly have different styles in how they cover players, but they’re similar in their ability to force turnovers.

I don’t expect Stingley to give up as many big plays as Diggs did in 2021, but the point here is that Stingley will likely have flashy interceptions on a somewhat regular basis, but that’s not enough to provide consistency at the IDP position. I would compare him to Tyler Lockett, where he’ll have big weeks but then trail off.

As a comparison, Trevon Diggs finished DB15 in 2021, with an equal split of eight games hitting double-digit points and eight games under 10 points. If you’re in a deeper league or can play two DBs, this may be worth it, but most likely you’d rather stack as many linebackers as possible.

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