Saints Eye De'Zhaun Stribling for Receiver Role

0:00On April 22nd, the Saints shipped out wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks right at the trade deadline, leaving a big hole in their deep, threat game. Now they're eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft, stacked with receiver talent, and one name popping off is Ole Miss Standout, Dijon Stribbling. This 6'2, 23-year-old Hawaiian native, blazed a 4.3640-yard dash at the Combine, turning heads with that rare. Size, speed, combo. He put up back-to-back seasons with over 800 yards each, averaging nearly 15 yards per catch, and dropping just one ball last year after. Transferring from Oklahoma State, fans and scouts are buzzing about his rise from a 3-star recruit to a legit day 2 prospect, drawing interest from teams like the Eagles, Bears, Patriots, and Cowboys who all hosted him for visits. Recently, the Saints brought Stribbling in for a private workout, according to reports signaling they're serious about reloading their receiver room, amid all the pre-draft hype.

1:02With their 8th overall pick, they might chase top guys like Karnel Tate or Jordan Tyson early, but if Stribbling slides, grabbing him at. 73rd and the 3rd, or trading up could lock in that speed for Tyler's show's offense just right. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.