49ers select De'Zhaun Stribling-WR-Ole Miss with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft | Page 88

genus49 · 2026-04-24T16:29:01-07:00

Former #49ers P Andy Lee announces the pick of Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling at 33 pic.twitter.com/1dLr7ddEQv— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) April 24, 2026

Sep 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM

#1306

Rockchalk_Seahawk
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I heard Daejon Love gave up #7 to Stribling after practice on Friday. What a teammate!!

Sep 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM

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Strib will be put to the test right away as he's probably going to get a ton of Trent McDuffie on him. That's a very tough matchup for a rookie right out the gate.

[ Edited by Heroism on Sep 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM ]

Sep 2, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Was sorry to hear that Stribling changed his number. I thought he looked good in 15. Have never much cared for 7 as a number on a jersey for some reason. Though it's not as bad as 1, which I wish the 49ers would just ban.

Sep 2, 2026 at 7:58 AM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
Strib will be put to the test right away as he's probably going to get a ton of Trent McDuffie on him. That's a very tough matchup for a rookie right out the gate.

Thoughts and prayers to McDuffie

Sep 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by Heroism:
Strib will be put to the test right away as he's probably going to get a ton of Trent McDuffie on him. That's a very tough matchup for a rookie right out the gate.

Thoughts and prayers to McDuffie

Bling's only pattern on this game should crossing routes...

Sep 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by Heroism:
Strib will be put to the test right away as he's probably going to get a ton of Trent McDuffie on him. That's a very tough matchup for a rookie right out the gate.

Thoughts and prayers to McDuffie

McaDuffie should thank the lord he got that shiny new contract before Stribling was in the league

Sep 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by Chance:
Thoughts and prayers to McDuffie

🙏

Sep 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by Chance:
Thoughts and prayers to McDuffie

Strib opening his NFL career by torching the Rams' big CB acquisition would be such an epic way to start his career.

[ Edited by Heroism on Sep 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM ]

Sep 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by 49ers81:
Was sorry to hear that Stribling changed his number. I thought he looked good in 15. Have never much cared for 7 as a number on a jersey for some reason. Though it's not as bad as 1, which I wish the 49ers would just ban.

7 has always looked awkward to me too. Looks and Feels unbalanced, if that makes any sense.

Sep 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM

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genus49
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Originally posted by LayTheWoodall:

Originally posted by 49ers81:
Was sorry to hear that Stribling changed his number. I thought he looked good in 15. Have never much cared for 7 as a number on a jersey for some reason. Though it's not as bad as 1, which I wish the 49ers would just ban.

7 has always looked awkward to me too. Looks and Feels unbalanced, if that makes any sense.

Will look a lot better when he helps us get our 7th Lombardi.

Let's start with 6 this year.

Sep 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM

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Came across a Stribling article on a Rams website talking about them being envious of playing against him during the season opener. Wrote about what could have been. When I read the comment section, while most were dismissive of the article. I was surprised to see an thoughtful response:

"Stribling would be a significant upgrade at WR3 and potentially the WR2 by 2027, with the insurance to have a long-term WR1 in case of Puka."

Thoughts?

[ Edited by Jaugusto on Sep 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM ]

Sep 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM

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Originally posted by Jaugusto:
Came across a Stribling article on a Rams website talking about them being envious of playing against him during the season opener. Wrote about what could have been. When I read the comment section, while most were dismissive of the article. I was surprised to see an thoughtful response:

"Stribling would be a significant upgrade at WR3 and potentially the WR2 by 2027, with the insurance to have a long-term WR1 in case of Puka."

Thoughts?

Stribling's flaws, which were less than the draft evaluators claimed, were all stuff that you can improve with coaching. If Stribling is the eager student of the game that is being reported, he has just about all the tools of a top tier reciever. He's got size at 6'2" and 207 pounds, with "10 hands and legit sub 4.4 40 speed. If you believe you can hone his skills at the position, he is the perfect prototype number one receiver.

Sep 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM

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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Stribling's flaws, which were less than the draft evaluators claimed, were all stuff that you can improve with coaching. If Stribling is the eager student of the game that is being reported, he has just about all the tools of a top tier reciever. He's got size at 6'2" and 207 pounds, with "10 hands and legit sub 4.4 40 speed. If you believe you can hone his skills at the position, he is the perfect prototype number one receiver.

Shanahan has proven time and again if you're a wr, and you want to put in the work, you're going to be something in his system. Whether you're a 1st round talent like Aiyuk, or a late rounder like Jennings, trust in his system, do what is asked, and you will be a factor.

The guys who didn't buy in flamed out not only here but elsewhere (the pettis/danny gray/etc. types)

Sep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by LayTheWoodall:

Originally posted by 49ers81:
Was sorry to hear that Stribling changed his number. I thought he looked good in 15. Have never much cared for 7 as a number on a jersey for some reason. Though it's not as bad as 1, which I wish the 49ers would just ban.

7 has always looked awkward to me too. Looks and Feels unbalanced, if that makes any sense.

Will look a lot better when he helps us get our 7th Lombardi.

Let's start with 6 this year.

He actually looks like Kap playing WR, same height and athleticism.

Sep 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by 49ers81:
Was sorry to hear that Stribling changed his number. I thought he looked good in 15. Have never much cared for 7 as a number on a jersey for some reason. Though it's not as bad as 1, which I wish the 49ers would just ban.

Didn't like him in #15, people compare him to Jennings too much. Honestly don't like #7 either but whatever. I wish he rocked a number in the 80's like the GOAT.