Originally posted by Kolohe:
No way he's gonna wear #15?
Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
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49ers select De'Zhaun Stribling-WR-Ole Miss with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
May 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM
- Since07
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Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
May 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
- 9moon
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Originally posted by genus49:
Originally posted by 9moon:
Bling Bling now a 9er!! Full support here !!
the best comparison I now have on him is Jimmy Smith of the Jaguars ... back in the days !!
I would love to know how you got to that comp...
funny you asked... i found my old VHS and the watched the Ambush in Mile High (1997)... Jimmy Smith body language just reminded me some of Bling Bling's movement.
May 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
Originally posted by genus49:
Originally posted by 9moon:
Bling Bling now a 9er!! Full support here !!
the best comparison I now have on him is Jimmy Smith of the Jaguars ... back in the days !!
I would love to know how you got to that comp...
Lol. Smaller in height and weight and ran a 4.58
was not comparing Smith's numbers to Blings.
Smith must have been a 6'1" vs Blings 6'2" ? woooopeeee - big difference
Weight must have been 205 to 208 - what a difference
Speed - from what I remember, Jimmy Johnson was so impressed of Smith out of Jackson State that he took him in the 2nd round.. just did not work out in Dallas.. but i do remember he ran a good 40..
May 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Originally posted by 9moon:
Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
Originally posted by genus49:
Originally posted by 9moon:
Bling Bling now a 9er!! Full support here !!
the best comparison I now have on him is Jimmy Smith of the Jaguars ... back in the days !!
I would love to know how you got to that comp...
Lol. Smaller in height and weight and ran a 4.58
was not comparing Smith's numbers to Blings.
Smith must have been a 6'1" vs Blings 6'2" ? woooopeeee - big difference
Weight must have been 205 to 208 - what a difference
Speed - from what I remember, Jimmy Johnson was so impressed of Smith out of Jackson State that he took him in the 2nd round.. just did not work out in Dallas.. but i do remember he ran a good 40..
That's wild man lol. I'll be honest I haven't gone back to look at Jimmy Smith tape but from what I remember of his game that would not be a name I'd pull out of my butt to bring up lol.
But guess if Stribling wants to play like Jimmy did in the prime of his Jags career that would be perfectly fine with me. His career with Dallas...no thanks.
May 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Hitner changed his mind 
May 7, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by 49ers808:
Hitner changed his mind
What does he know about WR's, he's just a DB!
But seriously, I love his take on Stribling. That certainly is the potential upside of this player. Too soon to call him a game changer, but the potential is definitely there.👍🏆👍🏆👍
May 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
- Kolohe
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Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
No way he's gonna wear #15?
Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
I agree but I was hoping to see him in the 80's.
May 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
No way he's gonna wear #15?
Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
I agree but I was hoping to see him in the 80's.
Jennings was a nice receiver but he's hardly a 49er icon. Not like he's asking to wear #80. No reason Stribling should wear #15 if he wants to.
May 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
No way he's gonna wear #15?
Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
I agree but I was hoping to see him in the 80's.
Jennings was a nice receiver but he's hardly a 49er icon. Not like he's asking to wear #80. No reason Stribling should wear #15 if he wants to.
No but its a bit fresh, if thats the # he wanted then of course he should have it. I think an 80s number would have look good on him.
May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
No way he's gonna wear #15?
Rather him get #11 or #19 I have respect for JJ
#11 isn't technically a available. I wonder what the rules for plays getting the same number as another, on the 90 man roster.
he can change his number after roster cut downs.
May 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Originally posted by Since07:
No but its a bit fresh, if thats the # he wanted then of course he should have it. I think an 80s number would have look good on him.
87 or 88 would have looked nice. Seems like in recent history, a lot of WRs are opting for 1-19 instead of the 80s.
May 7, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Originally posted by tankle104:
Originally posted by Since07:
No but its a bit fresh, if thats the # he wanted then of course he should have it. I think an 80s number would have look good on him.
87 or 88 would have looked nice. Seems like in recent history, a lot of WRs are opting for 1-19 instead of the 80s.
I was thinking the last time we had a starting WR wear 80s Anquan Boldin
May 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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I don't know if he's not comfortable in front of the media, socially awkward or what, but his personality reminds me of Nick Bosa. They've both got that super calm, low energy thing going on.
[ Edited by Heroism on May 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM ]
May 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Originally posted by tankle104:
Originally posted by Since07:
No but its a bit fresh, if thats the # he wanted then of course he should have it. I think an 80s number would have look good on him.
87 or 88 would have looked nice. Seems like in recent history, a lot of WRs are opting for 1-19 instead of the 80s.
15 was Crabtree then Jennings and now Stribling. Here's to hoping he's the best one yet
May 8, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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Originally posted by Heroism:
I don't know if he's not comfortable in front of the media, socially awkward or what, but his personality reminds me of Nick Bosa. They've both got that super calm, low energy thing going on.
It's his Hawaii vibe. He's a chill dude. I wouldn't expect any future drama from this guy which would be a welcome sight with the drama our receivers have caused us lately.