The San Francisco 49ers have selected Mississippi wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the NFL Draft, according to @AdamSchefter.
By selecting Stribling with the first pick of the second round, the 49ers have added a significant playmaker to their offensive depth chart. The Mississippi standout was the first player off the board to begin Day 2 of the draft, as San Francisco looked to bolster its receiving corps with the highly-touted prospect. Standing at 6-foot-2, Stribling brings a physical presence to the Bay Area after a productive collegiate career in the SEC.
The move marks the 49ers' first selection of the second round, following a draft cycle where the team has prioritized adding versatile weapons for their offensive system. Stribling is expected to compete for immediate reps in a wide receiver room that features several established veterans. The selection comes as the second round of the NFL Draft officially gets underway, with teams moving quickly through the remaining prospect pool.
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