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0:552026 NFL Draft Grades: 49ers Select De'Zhaun Stribling No. 33
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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
De'Zhaun Stribling is a powerful, physical wide receiver who excels as a reliable chain-mover and a dominant blocker. A multi-sport athlete with a basketball background, he uses his frame to shield defenders on intermediate routes and shows impressive toughness running through arm tackles after the catch. His unique ability to line up as an H-back and execute complex blocks makes him one of the most versatile perimeter players in the class.
About
- 2025: 55 receptions, 811 yards, 6 TD
- Career: Led Oklahoma State (2024) and Washington State (2022) in receiving yards
Strengths
- Outstanding blocking ability, capable of digging out linebackers and safeties.
- Strong, reliable hands with the ability to win contested catches.
- Physical runner after the catch who powers through contact.
Weaknesses
- Limited lateral wiggle and suddenness at route stems.
- Has difficulty consistently creating separation on deep vertical routes.
- Can appear slightly stiff when forced to throttle down on breaks.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.36 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
Top De'Zhaun Stribling News
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49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling: Pick motivated by intangibles?
The 49ers' selection of Stribling at No. 33 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft was partially motivated by the organization's strong belief in his personality, leadership and work ethic, according to Matt Barrow of The Athletic.
It also doesn't hurt to have 4.36 speed at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. Mock drafters nonetheless projected Stribling as a mid-round pick, for the most part, due to concerns about age (24 in December) and his lack of an elite statistical season in college (career highs of 882 yards and six TDs). Reasonable arguments both, though the latter concern is somewhat mitigated by his combination of early success (44-471-5 in 2021 at Washington State) and strong cumulative production (2,964 career receiving yards across three schools). It sounds like the 49ers are even more impressed by Stribling's intangibles/personality, having given him their "gold helmet" label -- a designation they use each year for a handful of prospects viewed as the best culture fits. The franchise clearly is invested in Stribling's success, but his immediate future may entail a not-so-glamorous competition for the No. 3 WR job in an offense that prefers FB Kyle Juszczyk over a third WR outside of clear passing situations. The 49ers also have Christian Kirk, Demarcus Robinson and 2025 fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins hoping to compete for depth roles behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall, both of whom missed large portions of 2025.
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49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling: Picked by 49ers
The 49ers selected Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 33rd overall.
The 49ers made Stribling the first selection of the second round, which is considerably higher than where Stribling was projected before the draft. Perhaps it was an unexpected selection, but it's easily justifiable given Stribling's quality production at Washington State, Oklahoma State and, most recently, Mississippi. At 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, Stribling has the build to hold up on the boundary, and his 4.36-second 40 at the combine showed he has the wheels to threaten downfield. The 49ers feature Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall as their projected starters, and Jauan Jennings remains a free agent, but if Stribling sees snaps there's reason to believe he can capitalize.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: Honolulu, HI |
| Age: 23 |