49ers Rookie WR Puts NFL on Notice After Preseason Debut
One of the San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receivers might have the NFL rethinking things.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling made an immediate impact in his preseason debut on Thursday night, leading the team with seven catches for 63 yards in a 19-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The young talent expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating that he felt great and was clicking with the offense.
Stribling, who has impressed throughout the training camp, now puts the entire league on notice with his impressive debut. Despite being selected by the 49ers with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many had questioned his selection. However, San Francisco clearly believed in his potential, and the early dividends are already being felt.
With the team's starting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall sidelined due to a season-ending knee injury, Stribling has quickly climbed the depth chart, now joining veterans Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 207 pounds, Stribling's profile aligns well with that of a top-tier wide receiver. The 49ers will have to wait and see if he can cement his status as a No. 1 option, but the early signs are certainly promising.
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