49ers select De'Zhaun Stribling-WR-Ole Miss with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

My Homer glasses might be on but the more I watch this kid the more I see Andre Johnson, now I can't unsee it 🤞

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For me when you're spending up on a WR I have certain expectations.

if you're claim to fame is blocking and running fast. That's not something that you need to spend a top 33 pick on. Come training camp I want to hear about him running good routes and separating vs NFL QBs.

Yet you were more than happy drafting a DE at 11 who's claim was stopping the run.

Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

Originally posted by tankle104:
Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

The gripe is solely Mykel isn't named Tyler Warren.

Originally posted by tankle104:
Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

Well then it's a good thing that he also played at Washington State and Oklahoma State; and produced at both schools. He ran every single route that the 49ers will be asking him too. I'm not saying he's a "great" route runner; but he can run the routes required and I know that cause he literally already has. People acting like his route tree is DK Metcalf has no clue WTF they talking about and likely only watched his Ole Miss tape.

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by tankle104:
Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

Well then it's a good thing that he also played at Washington State and Oklahoma State; and produced at both schools. He ran every single route that the 49ers will be asking him too. I'm not saying he's a "great" route runner; but he can run the routes required and I know that cause he literally already has. People acting like his route tree is DK Metcalf has no clue WTF they talking about and likely only watched his Ole Miss tape.

I hope you're right. Would be incredible if he can hit the ground running and immediately make an impact. I don't think any of the spread systems he played in is anything like how pros run routes or the time. Doesn't mean he won't adapt quickly

he could easily become WR2 this year, wouldn't take anything usual for that to happen. If pearall continues to get hurt, it'll be easy for him to get playing time. Lol

we will know if Stribling has an awesome camp cause he'll be WR3.
- Evans
- pearsall
- kirk
- Stribling

this isn't including juice, whoever is playing TE, CMC etc. so a pretty good set of receiving options. I think he will be able to beat man coverage this year - last year got smothered by man coverage

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by tankle104:
Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

Well then it's a good thing that he also played at Washington State and Oklahoma State; and produced at both schools. He ran every single route that the 49ers will be asking him too. I'm not saying he's a "great" route runner; but he can run the routes required and I know that cause he literally already has. People acting like his route tree is DK Metcalf has no clue WTF they talking about and likely only watched his Ole Miss tape.

I hope you're right. Would be incredible if he can hit the ground running and immediately make an impact. I don't think any of the spread systems he played in is anything like how pros run routes or the time. Doesn't mean he won't adapt quickly

he could easily become WR2 this year, wouldn't take anything usual for that to happen. If pearall continues to get hurt, it'll be easy for him to get playing time. Lol

we will know if Stribling has an awesome camp cause he'll be WR3.
- Evans
- pearsall
- kirk
- Stribling

this isn't including juice, whoever is playing TE, CMC etc. so a pretty good set of receiving options. I think he will be able to beat man coverage this year - last year got smothered by man coverage

Could you elaborate on the spread systems being nothing like how pros run routes? I don't understand what you mean by that.

The second part; when you mentioned time, that's the Kyle Shanahan system. Everything is based on timing and being where you are supposed to be (as far as this convo about WRs). This is where the adjustment and learning curve will be for Stribling. But the routes themselves; he knows how to run them.

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For me when you're spending up on a WR I have certain expectations.

if you're claim to fame is blocking and running fast. That's not something that you need to spend a top 33 pick on. Come training camp I want to hear about him running good routes and separating vs NFL QBs.

Yet you were more than happy drafting a DE at 11 whose claim was stopping the run.

Stopping the run is a high end need for a DE. Epically for this team….It gets him on the field asap. The plan was always to push him inside on passing downs. Not be a pure edge. Williams was regarded as a top 15 pick and is 2 yrs younger than DS.

Run blocking as a WR shouldn't be the reason you go top 33. Also I'm not saying DS won't improve, I don't hate him as a player I see the upside. There was better players available and yes it was a reach…their track record doing that isn't good.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I looked up who his QB was during his 5 seasons. Not one is likely to ever be anything more than a backup at best in the NFL but he still managed over 800 yards in each of his last 2 seasons. He must have some ability to get open and catch the ball with those low level QBs throwing it to him.

Go look at early big boards, Trinidad Chambliss is projected to go in the 1st rd

Originally posted by Tman:
My Homer glasses might be on but the more I watch this kid the more I see Andre Johnson, now I can't unsee it 🤞

Andre Johnson was 230lbs and still ran in the 4.4s with a 39" vert. Dude was an athletic freak.

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
For me when you're spending up on a WR I have certain expectations.

if you're claim to fame is blocking and running fast. That's not something that you need to spend a top 33 pick on. Come training camp I want to hear about him running good routes and separating vs NFL QBs.

Yet you were more than happy drafting a DE at 11 who's claim was stopping the run.

Mykel Williams is an awesome all around player. He was very impactful when he played last year, specifically the run game. He's 20, with tons of upside. Really nothing not to like about him.

if the gripe is that he isn't an all world pass rusher - well I'd rather have a complete DE who can rush (but isn't top notch) than a guy who can rush but can't do the rest of important aspects of playing DL.

my only concern with Stribling is that idk how long it'll take for him to adjust to our system and routes. Our pro system is very technical and on time. From what I've read, ole miss doesn't run anything like that. Very simple route tree.

im optimistic. Idk how he will turn out but he has a ton of traits to really like.

All I'm saying is if he has certain expectations for a WR at 33. There should be an even bigger expectation for a DE at 11. We can't be screaming value one year after being ok with an edge setter at #11.

All that said, i do agree with his main point as I've never been a physical attributes guy. (Vern/Trey) . The difference here is to me Stribling is more than that.

Time will tell as they say.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Per @RAanalytics, De'Zhaun Stribling recorded the 2nd-fastest time in college football during the past 2 seasons, clocking 22.3 miles per hour. No. 1 was Nyck Harbor this past season. He just beat out Stribling at 22.4 mph. Only 8 players have cracked 22 mph in the past 2 years.

— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) April 28, 2026

I am absolutely pro Stribling. However, he is playing football, clocked time and speed is irrelevant therefore. Only the tape matters.
See Stephen Hill or Worthy as prime examples for speedsters who are useless on the field.

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Could you elaborate on the spread systems being nothing like how pros run routes? I don't understand what you mean by that.

The second part; when you mentioned time, that's the Kyle Shanahan system. Everything is based on timing and being where you are supposed to be (as far as this convo about WRs). This is where the adjustment and learning curve will be for Stribling. But the routes themselves; he knows how to run them.

It would require me to break down route running in different systems, which I'm not an expert on. I can provide a summary but it'll be better if you google it and read that, it'll be more informative than me answering it.

"In summary, spread receivers often "win by speed" in open space, while Shanahan receivers "win by technique" and spatial awareness within a rigid, interdependent system. The dynamic between NFL qb and routes are related to precise steps and timing"

Originally posted by tankle104:
It would require me to break down route running in different systems, which I'm not an expert on. I can provide a summary but it'll be better if you google it and read that, it'll be more informative than me answering it.

"In summary, spread receivers often "win by speed" in open space, while Shanahan receivers "win by technique" and spatial awareness within a rigid, interdependent system. The dynamic between NFL qb and routes are related to precise steps and timing"

Or you can ask AI to do your homework for you.

I'm hoping the Indiana Hoosier success in employing the Kyle Shanahan offense results in more colleges employing his offense, and we have more draftable Kyle Shanahan type football players next year and beyond.

Originally posted by glorydayz:
When you have to do all of this to sell people on a pick…

All he has to do is score touchdowns and people will begin to buy.

Originally posted by Giedi:
All he has to do is score touchdowns and people will begin to buy.

Lol right, only time will tell but if Stribling is a real good player for us - everyone will love him and forget where he was selected