San Francisco 49ers select De'Zhaun Stribling with 33rd pick in 2026 NFL Draft

11 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Apr 24

The 49ers chose Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, a 23-year-old with a 6-foot-2 frame and 4.36 40-yard dash, in Pittsburgh to start Round 2.
Stribling brings strong hands, route running, and run-after-catch skills, filling the playmaker gap left after Deebo Samuel's departure and complementing recent free agent signings Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
Expected to develop alongside veterans and partner long-term with Ricky Pearsall, Stribling offers versatility across all receiver spots as the 49ers continue to reshape their offense under Kyle Shanahan.

With veterans Evans and Kirk signed, what is Stribling's immediate role?

Can Stribling truly fill the massive void left by Samuel and Aiyuk?

Is the 'Lane Kiffin effect' a red flag for Stribling's NFL career?

Does this pick prove Shanahan values system fit over consensus talent?

Did John Lynch's draft-day trade-down strategy ultimately pay off?