Overview
- The 49ers drafted De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and he has stood out during early offseason work and training camp.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy and veteran Mike Evans publicly praised Stribling for his route technique, hands, and quick grasp of Kyle Shanahan's complex offense.
- The team held Stribling out of practice with hamstring tightness on Saturday, a development reported by NFL Network insider Adam Schefter and carried by multiple outlets.
- Absences in the wide receiver room, including Christian Kirk's ongoing absence and Ricky Pearsall's season-ending injury, have increased the chance Stribling will see meaningful snaps if he returns healthy.
- If he recovers and resumes work, Stribling could validate the 49ers' second-round pick by translating his early practice gains into game reps, but missed camp time could slow his chemistry with the starting offense.