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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10" hands that'll make the margin for error greater for the 49ers quarterbacks, both from an accuracy perspective as well as when it comes to contested catch situations. Last season, Jauan Jennings only caught 46% of his contested catches. Stribling will look to improve on that number while playing a similar role.

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Stribling's 10-inch hands give edge in contested catch situations

10-inch hands provide greater margin for error for 49ers QBs on accuracy and contested catches; will look to improve on Jauan Jennings' 46% contested catch rate from last season while playing a similar role.