With Ricky Pearsall's knee issue threatening his season and Jauan Jennings/Kirk banged up, analysts from Yahoo to Coach Yac see a clear path to the 49ers WR2 role for Stribling, and Sigmund Bloom already flagged him as one of the best rookie-draft values. That opportunity story is why he jumped roughly 14 spots in a week.
5 sources — hover to see them- Matt HarmonJul 30
Reception Perception The Show 🏈 -Will Josh Downs play outside more? -De'Zhaun Stribling opportunity to shine -Cyrus Allen starter reps -Drake Maye and AJ Brown connection -Drake London RP profile breakdown Listen here ⤵️ < Retweeted
- Yahoo Fantasy SportsJul 30
If Ricky Pearsall is out for the season... Where should De'Zhaun Stribling go in fantasy drafts?
- Coach Yac 🗣Jul 30
With Ricky Pearsall possibly out for the season, De'Zhaun Stribling could very well become WR2 for the 49ers 🎥: @jenniferleechan
- Reddit /r/fantasyfootballJul 30
Clear path to WR2 early in camp with Pearsall and Kirk missing time; community sees him as interesting 2nd-round option in rookie drafts.
- Reddit /r/fantasyfootballJul 29
Receiving praise from Purdy and reporters; noted as beneficiary of Kirk injury at San Francisco. Potential opportunity play.
- Sigmund BloomJul 29
Talked with @SigmundBloom on @S2SFootball podcast yesterday about how Eli Raridon, Demond Claiborne, & De’Zhaun Stribling were three of the best value picks in all of rookie drafts. All 3 making some noise already #FantasyFootball < Retwe









