SANTA CLARA, CA ― De'Zhaun Stribling was among the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft and the 49ers landed him in the second round.
Stribling was selected out of Ole Miss with the No. 33 overall pick. He has a solid stature, standing at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. What has been eye-opening to onlookers ***** yzing his game is how well he moves for his size. Stribling runs a 4.36 40-yard dash. In his 2025 season at Ole Miss, Stribling caught 55 passes for 811 yards and six touchdowns.
Now, it's time to put in work at the next level. Stribling is getting in his reps, conversing with his vets and becoming the best version of himself.
"It's just day by day. Just trying to be the best person I could be today, and when tomorrow comes, trying to be the best person I can be tomorrow," Stribling told USA TODAY Sports. "You know, just kind of not looking too far ahead, but also not just looking at my feet, right? Kind of just envisioning everything, taking it day by day, and just being the best I can be."
He's humble, yes. He's a rookie, but he's not taking the moment for granted. He's not too high, not too low. Staying even-keeled as he navigates life in the NFL. It's always been his mindset, he told USA TODAY Sports.

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