{
  "id": 3797658,
  "title": "NFL expert goes beyond box score for praise of De'Zhaun Stribling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nfl-expert-goes-beyond-box-score-for-praise-of-dezhaun-stribling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:01:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-expert-goes-beyond-box-190121444.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De Zhaun Stribling has had a standout summer, showcasing his talents not just in production but also in his development, according to NFL expert Greg Cosell. Cosell highlighted on 95.7 The Game's Willard & Dibs show that Stribling's performance in practice and preseason games, where he had 11 receptions for 109 yards, mirrors the player he studied on tape before the draft. Cosell noted that this consistency between college and NFL performances is a strong positive sign for Stribling's progression. He praised Stribling's hands, particularly his ability to catch the ball away from his body, and observed a nuanced route in a third-down catch on a skinny post route, demonstrating his route-running skills. Cosell also appreciated the flexibility in how San Francisco has utilized Stribling, rotating him between outside and in-the-slot positions, indicating the coaching staff views him as a dynamic receiver within their offense. This praise follows Stribling's impressive college career, where he accumulated 2,964 yards and 23 touchdowns across 56 games, playing for Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss. Drafted by San Francisco with the 33rd overall pick in the second round, Cosell's comments imply that the 49ers may have acquired more value with Stribling than the draft position alone might suggest.",
  "summary": "De'Zhaun Stribling looks every bit the player team's thought he would be coming out of college.",
  "key_points": [
    "NFL expert Greg Cosell praises De Zhaun Stribling's performance.",
    "Stribling's college stats (2,964 yards, 23 TDs) match NFL production.",
    "49ers utilize Stribling in various positions, highlighting his versatility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}