Niners Nation on De'Zhaun Stribling

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Stribling was seen higher by the NFL than the media and was expected to be a second-round pick, with the 49ers not wanting to risk losing the wideout with another trade down.

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49ers valued Stribling higher than media consensus; multiple teams had strong grades on him.

Stribling was perceived as a slight reach at No. 33 overall as a consensus late second-rounder, but multiple reports revealed he was graded higher by NFL scouts than media consensus and was expected to be a second-round pick; the 49ers declined to trade down specifically to avoid losing him. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch indicated Stribling would have been their pick at No. 27 overall before moving back to No. 33 for additional draft compensation while still securing him.

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