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.
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Early life
Stribling was born on December 18, 2002 in the Kapolei neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii and lived in North Carolina, San Diego, and Florida before returning to Hawaii in the fifth grade. 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.
College career
Washington State
As a freshman in 2021, Stribling hauled in 44 receptions for 471 yards and five touchdowns. In 2022, he notched 51 receptions for 602 yards and five touchdowns. After the season, Stribling entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Oklahoma State
Stribling transferred to play for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. 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.
On December 9, 2024, Stribling would enter the transfer portal for the second time.
Ole Miss
On December 17, 2024, Stribling announced that he would transfer to Ole Miss. Stribling tallied a career-high 55 catches in 2025 with the Rebels and compiled 811 yards and six touchdowns.
Professional career
Stribling was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round, with the 33rd overall pick, of the 2026 NFL draft. On May 8, he signed his rookie deal with the 49ers.
Personal
Stribling is the nephew of former professional wrestler, Don Muraco.