49ers VP of Player Personnel Tariq Ahmad said the team drafted WR De’Zhaun Stribling because of his toughness and work ethic. Meanwhile, Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and Christian Kirk currently sit atop the 49ers’ wide receiver depth chart.
Although he may have a slow start, Stribling’s usage should be monitored in seasonal leagues, and he warrants consideration in the second half of dynasty rookies drafts based on draft capital and athleticism alone. His playmaking ability could eventually start to earn him consistent targets, especially given the durability concerns surrounding the three veterans.
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The San Francisco 49ers just secured a new weapon at the top of the second round in De’Zhaun Stribling, a 6-foot-2, 207-pound physical marvel who pairs a 4.36-second 40-yard dash with a massive 116.1 Speed Score (97th-percentile). Stribling showcases an elite 18.1 Breakout Age and a rugged 3.04 Yards Per Route Run that proves he was dominating secondaries while his peers were still learning the playbook.
For dynasty managers, it is a good boost for Stribling as a premier second-round, maybe even late first-round, rookie pick as he joins Ricky Pearsall and Mike Evans in the Bay Area.
