Saints Eye Stribling for Passing Game Boost

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The New Orleans Saints are eyeing wide receivers big time as they gear up for the 2026 NFL draft. Experts figure they'll grab at least one early, maybe even two on the first or second day. Keep your eyes on Mississippi Rebels stand out, Dejean Stribbling. He could slide in as a day two or early day three pick to boost their attack. Right now, Chris Olave just wrapped his best season and should lock in a fat extension this off season. But beyond him, the depth chart is shaky. Guys like Devon Veile and Jollin Poker are unproven, and the rest are mostly castoffs with slim production. Saints need playmakers to spread the ball for their quarterback. Shribbling brings serious tools at six feet, two inches, and two of seven pounds, clocking a 4.3640 yard dash. He started at Washington State, balled out with 509 catches early on, then transferred to Oklahoma State where a hand injury slowed him in 2023. Bounce back strong in 2024, with 882 yards and six

1:07scores, then hit Ole Miss for 55 grabs, 800. 11 yards and five touchdowns in their playoff push. His strengths pop Chris Brouts, burst off the line, and he snags balls outside his frame while creating separation downfield. Week spots include struggling in traffic, needs more pop against press, and better zone awareness. Draft Buzz has him anywhere from round two to early day three, but he's overlooked in a deep class. For the Saints, struggling fits perfect as a quick contributor, easing the load on Olave and turning their passing game up a notch. No matter the round, he could slide in as a solid number three and grow into a legit two, giving New Orleans that spark they've been missing.