Niners Nation on De'Zhaun Stribling

ArticleBrock Purdy explains why 49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling is a ‘baller’July 28, 2026

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Dude is a baller, and I mean that. It's hard to say that for a rookie, right off the jump, but just seeing him run routes, going up against defenders in OTAs and then in camp yesterday. He's a great route runner. He's smart. He's learned the playbook really quick, which is awesome.

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Purdy calls Stribling 'a baller' with elite route running and playbook acumen

Brock Purdy praised Stribling as 'a baller,' highlighting his route running, intelligence, quick playbook learning, strength, and separation creation; Purdy and other QBs in the room expect him to be the guy who comes in and plays early.