De'Zhaun Stribling
| No. 15 – San Francisco 49ers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 18, 2002 North Carolina, U.S.[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kapolei (Kapolei, Hawaii) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
De'Zhaun-Ryan Demetrios Stribling (born December 18, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ole Miss Rebels, Washington State Cougars and the Oklahoma State Cowboys and was selected by the 49ers in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Stribling attended Kapolei High School in Kapolei, Hawaii. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Washington State Cougars over others schools such as Hawaii, San Diego State, and Wake Forest.[2]
College career
Washington State
As a freshman in 2021, Stribling hauled in 44 receptions for 471 yards and five touchdowns.[3] In 2022, he notched 51 receptions for 602 yards and five touchdowns.[2] After the season, Stribling entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[2]
Oklahoma State
Stribling transferred to play for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[4][5] In Stribling's first season with the Cowboys, he played in just four games before sustaining a season-ending hand injury, where he notched 14 receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown.[6]
On December 9, 2024, Stribling would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[7]
Ole Miss
On December 17, 2024, Stribling announced that he would transfer to Ole Miss.[8] Stribling tallied a career-high 55 catches in 2025 with the Rebels and compiled 811 yards and six touchdowns.[9]
Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2021 | Washington State | 13 | 44 | 471 | 10.7 | 5 |
| 2022 | Washington State | 12 | 51 | 602 | 11.8 | 5 |
| 2023 | Oklahoma State | 4 | 14 | 198 | 14.1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Oklahoma State | 12 | 52 | 882 | 17.0 | 6 |
| 2025 | Ole Miss | 15 | 55 | 811 | 14.7 | 6 |
| Career | 56 | 216 | 2,964 | 13.7 | 23 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 31+5⁄8 in (0.80 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) | 4.36 s | 1.53 s | 2.54 s | 4.36 s | 6.99 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Stribling was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round, with the 33rd overall pick, of the 2026 NFL draft.[12] On May 8, he signed his rookie deal with the 49ers.[13]
Personal
Stribling is the nephew of former professional wrestler, Don Muraco.[14]
References
- ↑ "De'Zhaun Stribling - Football". Washington State University Athletics.
- 1 2 3 Clark, Colton (December 5, 2022). "WSU receivers De'Zhaun Stribling and Donovan Ollie, both two-year starters, enter NCAA transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ↑ Clark, Colton (October 25, 2022). "With slot Renard Bell sidelined, Washington State shifts outside receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to inside position". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ↑ Trevino, Marcus (July 2024). "De'Zhaun Stribling poised for big return from injury in 2024". Stillwater News Press. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ↑ Wright, Scott (April 23, 2024). "Why Mike Gundy thinks Oklahoma State receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has NFL potential". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ↑ Jones, Logan (November 26, 2023). "Oklahoma State WR De'Zhaun Stribling to Return Next Season, Not Entering Transfer Portal". Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ↑ Baxley, McClain (December 9, 2024). "Wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling enters transfer portal". 247Sports.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ White, Ivan (December 17, 2024). "Oklahoma State Transfer WR De'Zhaun Stribling Commits to Ole Miss". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ Hutchens, Sam (April 24, 2026). "Pros, cons of San Francisco 49ers picking Ole Miss' De'Zhaun Stribling in 2026 NFL Draft". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "De'Zhaun Stribling Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "De'Zhaun Stribling College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ Evans, Brooke (April 24, 2026). "49ers Select WR De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft". 49ers.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ "49ers Sign Six Draft Picks, Seven Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Kasabian, Paul (April 24, 2026). "49ers Draft De'Zhaun Stribling, Nephew of WWE HOFer Don 'The Rock' Muraco". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 9, 2026.