Overview
- The 49ers confirmed several post‑roster jersey shifts on Monday, August 31, including rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling changing from No. 15 to No. 7.
- Fans and commentators quickly linked Stribling’s new number to Daejon Love, who prosecutors say posed as a 49ers player and was arrested in late August on federal fraud charges.
- Federal reports cited in coverage say Love allegedly defrauded roughly 26 to 27 victims of about $1.3 million by claiming to be an NFL player for several years.
- Stribling was the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 draft and showed strong preseason production, leaving him positioned for early snaps after injuries in the 49ers receiver corps.
- Other team moves announced with the number changes included Jacob Cowing to No. 4, Demarcus Robinson to No. 11, and the trade acquisition Jarrett Patterson, who will wear No. 58.