Scouting Future Saints: Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling
Mississippi wideout De'Zhaun Stribling hasn't been talked about enough leading up to the 2026 draft, but has the skills to play at the next level.
Wide receiver is widely considered to be an area of need for the New Orleans Saints as they head into the 2026 NFL Draft. Most expect the Saints to select a wideout in the first or second day, but don't be surprised if they come out of the draft with two receivers. If so, keep an eye on Mississippi Rebels playmaker De'Zhaun Stribling as either a Day 2 or early Day 3 addition.
Wide receiver Chris Olave is coming off the best year of his career and likely gets a contract extension this offseason. Beyond Olave, there are major questions at this position. Devaughn Vele and Ja'Lynn Polk are each in the mix, but both are relatively unproven.
The rest of the position is made up of cast-offs or practice squad players with minimal past production. Stribling has been somewhat overlooked in a fairly deep wideout class, but has the ability to make an instant impact for an NFL team. De'Zhaun Stribling bio Position: Wide receiver College: Mississippi Rebels Height: 6-feet, 2 inches Weight: 207 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.
36 seconds 10-yard split: 1. 53 seconds Vertical jump: 36" Broad jump: 10'7" A three-star recruit at Kapolei High School in Hawaii, Stribling was lured stateside to start his college career with the Washington State Cougars. He'd pull in 44 passes for 471 yards and 5 scores as a redshirt freshman in 2021.