De’Zhaun Stribling — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Stribling bounced through three programs on his way to the NFL. He built a solid foundation at Washington State across two seasons (44/471/5 and 51/602/5) before transferring to Oklahoma State, where a wrist injury cut his first year short after four games (14/198/1). He responded with his best statistical season the following year (52 catches for 882 yards and six touchdowns) at a blistering 17.0 yards per reception. His final college stop at Ole Miss produced another consistent campaign (55/811/6) in 2025. Over his college career, Stribling topped 100 receiving yards five times (7/174, 7/157/1, 7/101/1, 7/123/1, and 7/122), with four of those performances coming in 2024.

His combination of size (6'2", 205 lbs.) and speed (4.36) makes Stribling an intriguing prospect. His release off the line is a work in progress. He doesn't win immediately against press coverage, which means Stribling tends to be more effective when he has room to build into his routes over the deeper portions of the field.

Stribling’s a willing blocker on run plays, which should help keep him on the field in multiple situations. Once he gets into his stems, he attacks them with purpose and a burst. His area that needs the most refinement is his hands in traffic. Stribling needs to become a more reliable option on contested catches. When defenses do give him a clean look on a slant or seam, he has the tools to turn those opportunities into touchdowns.