NFL Draft Profile: Ole Miss' De'Zhaun Stribling Will Go Sooner Than Anticipated
Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is going to get drafted much sooner than you think...
NFL Draft Profile: Ole Miss' De'Zhaun Stribling Will Go Sooner Than Anticipated originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots can take their pick of positions to address during the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s easy to see them targeting someone who can rush the passer, depth options at linebacker and/or tight end, competition along the offensive line, someone who can provide a spark to the skill position group, and... well, pretty much anything else you can think of. I just don't think they can do it all… If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will need to prioritize things perfectly and put together another superb draft class -- which might just include Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling: Bio: De'Zhaun Stribling School: Ole Miss Height: 6' 2" Weight: 207 lbs Hand: 10" Arm: 31 5/8" Scouting Combine: 4.
36 (40), 36" (Vertical), 10' 7" (Broad) 2025 Stats: 15 G, 55 REC, 811 REC YDS, 6 TD Pros: Stribling racked up frequent flier miles during his collegiate career, spending time at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss. I'd usually mention that as a knock, but it's hard to hate on someone who had seasons of at least 50 receptions, 600 receiving yards, and five touchdowns at each stop... DOESN'T WASTE ANY TIME GETTING INTO HIS ROUTES ADJUSTS WELL TO THE FOOTBALL, BACK SHOULDER IS HIS BREAD AND BUTTER INCREDIBLE IN SPACE, CAN OUTRUN ALMOST ANYONE ON SLANTS/GO BALLS NATURAL HANDS CATCHER HAS A PLAN, ISN'T EASILY DETERRED OFF ROUTES WORKOUT WARRIOR Cons: Stribling's game is rather linear, which brings about questions as to what his role will be and whether or not there is space for him in an offense that asks its receivers to be multiple.
HIS GAME RELIES ON STICKING OUTSIDE WOULD LIKE FOR HIM TO PLAY STRONGER AT THE CATCH POINT CHANGE-OF-DIRECTION IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT UNREAL TD CATCH FROM DE'ZHAUN STRIBLING 🔥 pic. twitter. com/FqHDHnh3L1 — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 28, 2025 Grade and Player Comparison: Stribling isn't a fit for everyone, despite being exactly that across three different schools during his collegiate career.