Over 100 prospects are in Frisco, Texas, as drills are underway for this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl. This is just one of two major postseason stops for the nation’s top college prospects to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts. Practice runs from January 23 to January 26, culminating in an exhilarating all-star game on January 27 at 6:00 p.m., hosted at the iconic Ford Center at The Star.
This year Ole Miss is set to have three of their own looking to amp up their draft stock this offseason. Each of them will be taking snaps for the East Team.
WR De’Zhaun Stribling – Ole Miss (6’2″ | 200 LBS) (Update: Has pulled out of the East/West Shrine Game due to undisclosed injury)
As a Rebel:
In his lone season with Ole Miss, he recorded 55 receptions for 811 yards and 6 touchdowns
Prior to transferring to Ole Miss, he made stops at Oklahoma State and Washington State, where he was a consistent production playmaker.
- 2023 (Oklahoma State): 14 receptions, 198 yards, 1 touchdown (4 games).
- 2022 (Washington State): 51 receptions, 602 yards, 5 touchdowns.
- 2021 (Washington State): 44 receptions, 471 yards, 5 touchdowns.
- Career Total (approximate): 160+ receptions, 2,000+ yards, 17+ touchdowns.
OT Diego Pounds – Ole Miss (6’6” | 335 LBS)
As a Rebel:
- Played in all 13 games in 2024.
- Named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week in Sept 2025 after allowing zero sacks and anchoring the line for 475 total yards against Arkansas.
OT Jayden Williams – Ole Miss (6’4” | 320 LBS)
As a Rebel:
2024 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Played in six games for the Rebels, starting at left tackle in each of the first four before injury … vs. Furman (08/31/24): Started at LT, played 30 snaps and graded out by PFF as team’s top run-blocker (91.7) and pass-blocker (84.3) … vs. Middle Tennessee (09/07/24): Started at LT, played 37 snaps and was the highest-graded pass-blocker (82.7) by PFF
2023 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 11 games and made two starts on the Ole Miss offensive line … Played 342 total snaps across offense and special teams … vs. Mercer (9/2/23): Was Ole Miss’ top-ranked pass blocker per PFF at an 85.6 grade, coming off the bench to play 38 total snaps at left tackle
2022 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Started all 13 games at left tackle, playing nearly 1,000 snaps protecting the blind side … Earned honorable mention Freshman All-America accolades by CFN
Here is a complete list of all prospects set to take the field for the 2026 East and West Shrine Bowl.