De'Zhaun Stribling should make an instant impact for Shanahan's 49ers
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 24, 2026
Stribling's route-adjusted yards after the catch over expected:
2025: 36% above expected
2024: 29% above expected
YAC monster
Full preview:https://t.co/f08dbrG7gE
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49ers select De'Zhaun Stribling-WR-Ole Miss with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
- Phoenix49ers
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Apr 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
- DonnieDarko
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Originally posted by VaBeachNiner:
Watching social media melting down after a 49ers draft pick is tradition.
That said I love the pick.
Lol ya i love the freak outs
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
- Hoovtrain
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Not unhappy with the player, just believe there were better overall players at higher positions of need on the board.
That's the frustrating part
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Originally posted by Southpaw79:Meanwhile, Kyle's reaction to the pick.
If this pick makes McVay frown a little more than it was worth it.
kyle shanahan is not happy pic.twitter.com/6HgFxJud5G
— Bay Area Super fans (@Baysuperfans) April 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Not surprised the seeming general opinion is that we reached… it's what we do.
Hope the player turns out good. Even with a deeper WR group than we had entering last season, I wouldn't expect our top guys to stay healthy.
Hope the player turns out good. Even with a deeper WR group than we had entering last season, I wouldn't expect our top guys to stay healthy.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
- Dshearn
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
When that Chris Bell clip went around like "I'd draft him just based off this play," my first thought was this play from De'Zhaun Stribling because holy s**t.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) March 30, 2026
The CB he's toasting ran 4.38, and Stribling DUSTS him. pic.twitter.com/iljzuKLw8F
he has a few more similar type plays on that youtube highlight reel...
I bet they are already thinking Deebo 2.0 with how he runs those trap/screens. That combo of acceleration and seeking contact looks like a 49er type thing.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Originally posted by Buchy:
I never really bother about consensus boards etc. as the fit to the team matters more. People like to talk about value and when this player "should" be available, they never are. We don't know how teams set up their board, rumours about the Rams looking at him etc. and he seems a fit.
All that matters is how well he plays when he's on the field, given run blocking is a strength of his I think he'll see action.
But WR is a need for us, last year that group (well Aiyuk) is a big part of why we flamed out, Seattle was not worried at all about and receiver we had on the field, they were too slow and could not get open.
What happens if we have a couple of injuries?
I think he's going to be used similarly to Deebo where we'we'll get him open in space for YAC.
Cheering for him
Brock needs time to throw the f**king ball
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Can't wait until we get some real folks in front office. Kyle and Lynch and JED need to go ! 
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Not surprised the seeming general opinion is that we reached… it's what we do.
Hope the player turns out good. Even with a deeper WR group than we had entering last season, I wouldn't expect our top guys to stay healthy.
The good news is that he's one of the more game ready WRs. My guess is that Evans and Pearsall will both miss games this season, thats when Stribling will really get a shot to make his mark.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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I'll tell ya what he's a grown ass man.
https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/dezhaun-stribling
6-2 210 runs a 4.38 with 10" hands who blocks his ass off.
https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/dezhaun-stribling
6-2 210 runs a 4.38 with 10" hands who blocks his ass off.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Originally posted by DrEll:
Can't wait until we get some real folks in front office. Kyle and Lynch and JED need to go !
Good luck with that in terms of the GM position.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Originally posted by DrEll:
Can't wait until we get some real folks in front office. Kyle and Lynch and JED need to go !
Now I agree it's a reach based off mock drafts and stuff….what exactly is it about him as a player that you dislike though?
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Not surprised the seeming general opinion is that we reached… it's what we do.
Hope the player turns out good. Even with a deeper WR group than we had entering last season, I wouldn't expect our top guys to stay healthy.
The good news is that he's one of the more game ready WRs. My guess is that Evans and Pearsall will both miss games this season, thats when Stribling will really get a shot to make his mark.
A pick that high should be starting day 1
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Originally posted by DrEll:
Can't wait until we get some real folks in front office. Kyle and Lynch and JED need to go !
Going to keep the receipts on this one.
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Positive post only
The position fit is perfect for what our WR group is lacking
He can learn from and replace Mike Evans
Having a true X lets Pearsall play his true position and not get bodied off his route.
Not all WR positions are the same. Stribling is one of the few true X prospects in this draft.
He is not a bust type player
The position fit is perfect for what our WR group is lacking
He can learn from and replace Mike Evans
Having a true X lets Pearsall play his true position and not get bodied off his route.
Not all WR positions are the same. Stribling is one of the few true X prospects in this draft.
He is not a bust type player