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Article49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling plays with Brock Purdy, continues impressive...
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he had a surprising seven catches in less than 20 minutes of game action... Stribling caught three passes on the 49ers' first nine offensive plays... He had a couple of receptions in which he caught the ball away from his body, showing off his strong hands... showed an ability to win on contested catches... He finished with four catches and 46 yards after playing a little more than a quarter of action... based on early returns it appears the 49ers might have hit big on their second-round pick.
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Stribling's preseason production and contested-catch ability suggest 49ers' second-round pick was justified.

49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling has impressed in preseason action, catching 7 passes in under 20 minutes in week 1 without starters, then 3 catches on the 49ers' first 9 plays against the Chargers with Brock Purdy in week 2. He demonstrated strong hands on contested catches and separation ability, finishing with 4 catches for 46 yards in over a quarter of action. The 49ers selected him with the first pick of the second round despite being mocked for the selection and not being ranked by many experts ahead of receivers like Denzel Boston; early preseason returns suggest the team's evaluation was correct.

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