Niners Nation on De'Zhaun Stribling

Stribling's 7-catch, 63-yard first half is rare preseason production; Shanahan optimistic on execution and versatility.

49ers' first pick of the 2026 draft hauled in seven catches for 63 yards in the first half of preseason against Tennessee; only the second receiver in the past decade to catch seven passes in the first 20 minutes of a preseason game. Kyle Shanahan noted Stribling struggled on the first drive but executed on all three subsequent drives. Shanahan praised his hands and physical play, noting the 49ers are switching things up and won't use him primarily in the slot, adding versatility value as a second-round selection.

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