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5-Star CB Prospect Derek Stingley Commits to LSU over Florida, Texas, More

The LSU Tigers got a big victory when cornerback Derek Stingley joined Ed Orgeron's 2019 recruiting class.

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports broke down Wednesday's decision:

Bruce Feldman

Huge get for #LSU: CB Derek Stingley, Rivals No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2019, just commited to the Tigers over UF and Texas, among others. Plays both ways. Freakish 6-1, 195-pounder who has a 42-inch vertical and is the grandson of the late Darryl Stingley.

247Sports lists him as a 5-star player, Louisiana's second-ranked prospect and the No. 1 corner.