Recruiting Trail: Derek Stingley - Dunham Cornerback

History-making status: Derek Stingley became the first cornerback ever ranked number one overall by Rivals. The Dunham School standout possessed the coverage skills and ball-hawking instincts that made him a generational defensive back prospect.

Stingley committed to LSU, staying in Louisiana to play for the Tigers. His elite recognition reflected not just talent but the position-specific dominance that evaluators rarely see at the high school level.