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So, really kind of amplifies how important it was for the team to select De'Zhaun Stribling where they did with the 33rd overall pick. At the time, many people thought it was kind of a luxury pick. But now, it's looking more and more like a necessity.

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Stribling's 33rd pick now looks like necessity, not luxury, with Pearsall sidelined.

The 49ers' selection of Stribling with the 33rd overall pick in the draft is now looking like a necessity rather than a luxury pick, given Ricky Pearsall's ongoing PCL injury concerns. The source notes that Stribling could be eased in if Pearsall was healthy, but with Pearsall likely sidelined for 2026, Stribling will need to step into a larger role immediately. The source emphasizes how important this pick has become for the team's offensive depth.

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