The San Francisco 49ers have selected Ole Miss wide receiver DeZhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
With the first pick of the second round, the 49ers add significant size and playmaking ability to their offensive unit. Stribling, a standout performer for the Rebels, becomes the latest weapon for head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy. Standing 6-foot-2, the wideout is known for his physical presence and ability to win contested catches, traits that made him a priority for San Francisco as they opened the draft's second day.
The selection of Stribling at No. 33 marks a strategic move for the 49ers to bolster their depth at the receiver position alongside stars like Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. Stribling previously played at Washington State before transferring to Ole Miss, where he continued to develop into a top-tier NFL prospect. Per @RapSheet, the 49ers moved quickly to secure the receiver as soon as they were on the clock Friday evening.
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