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De'Zhaun Stribling to be 49ers' New "F" Receiver?
The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is more "Jauan Jennings-like in his ability to pancake opponents and otherwise help out in the running and short passing games" than veteran free-agent addition Christian Kirk as the Niners look for a new slot or "F" receiver to replace Jennings. Head coach Kyle Shanahan thinks the team's dip in downfield blocking was a reason they lacked explosive runs and pass plays in 2025. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound Stribling isn't as big or strong as Jennings, and he must build chemistry with quarterback Brock Purdy, but he is faster and will give the Niners more big-play ability in 2026 and beyond. At best, Stribling will be the WR3 in San Fran in his first year in the NFL behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall. He's probably not going to be on the fantasy radar in redraft leagues in 2026, and he might be more of a long-term project in dynasty formats as well. However, the Ole Miss product has lots of intangibles that the 49ers like. He's an under-the-radar dynasty target and is ranked as the No. 54 dynasty WR at RotoBaller.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
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