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Pulled from real completed Sleeper startup drafts. A lot of these moves since just after the NFL draft concluded are pretty self-explanatory given recent news - landing spots, depth chart changes, injuries, teammate situations. Anyone you're surprised to see here? Are any of thes…
49ers 49ers LB Fred Warner is fully cleared for football after working his way back from a broken and dislocated ankle. Warner explained how he turned to swimming for rehab to reduce swelling and take pressure off his ankle. “I was constantly dealing with swelling,” Warner said, …
No need to beat the dead horse with De'Zhaun Stribling. We all know the talking points about how it might have been a reach, NFL scouts saw him differently compared to the public, his route running, etc. Most importantly, just talking about the objective facts, Stribling is the 3…
De'Zhaun Stribling went No. 33 to the 49ers, but behind Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall, he landed in 2026's worst rookie WR spot.
I did my master’s in data science thesis on machine learning modeling for fantasy football - here’s what the data says about De'Zhaun Stribling's rookie outlook and beyond, given his year 1 statistical comps: 10/20 hit 1+ Top 24 FPPG finish (50%) 5/20 hit 1+ Top 12 FPPG finish (2…
Kyle Juszczyk breaks down the 49ers’ 2026 offensive draft class“Wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who was taken with the first pick of the second round out of Ole Miss, immediately stood out to Juszczyk for reasons that go beyond football. “Just the conversation that we had and …
The San Francisco 49ers decided to trade back twice in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the second time seeing the Niners move out of Round 1 altogether. Nonetheless, they selected at the top of the second round and took former Ole Miss wideout De’Zhaun Stribling.Last …
San Francisco’s rookie class arrived with a clear star after the team traded out of the first round to select Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33. The initial expectation was that Stribling could serve as the vertical threat Kyle Shanahan’s offense needed, while t…
The San Francisco 49ers took a wide receiver with their first pick for the second time in three years, as they selected Ole Miss wideout De’Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco initially held the No. 27 pick, but was able to facilitate two tra…
It wouldn’t be surprising if we get to the middle of the season and multiple members from the San Francisco 49ers’ rookie class have carved out a role in their first year. De’Zhaun Stribling is predicted to fill the Jauan Jennings void, although I believe he’s closer to the mold …
49ers’ Brock Purdy reveals expectations for rookie De’Zhaun Stribling“Stribling’s a guy that has a lot of raw talent,” Purdy said. “And just throwing routes on air and stuff to him, and getting a feel for how he moves, and his speed, he’s a guy that, once we obviously get him in …
How Raheem Morris plans to bring more ‘multiplicity’ to 49ers’ defensive line (paywall)“League rules prevented the 49ers’ rookies from working on site until Thursday. Stribling, however, has been training all week in nearby Los Gatos, which is where he prepared for the combine.” …
The San Francisco 49ers announced that they’ve signed six of their rookie draft picks on Friday afternoon: De’Zhaun StriblingKaelon BlackCarver WillisEphesians PrysockEnrique Cruz Jr. That means the rookie defensive linemen, Romello Height and Gracen Halton, remain unsigned. With…
We’re ranking the Top-24 rookies for 2026 rookie drafts! Here are a couple of our favorite picks, but let us know who your favorite sleeper is for rookie drafts… 1.02 - Carnell Tate Let’s start on an easy one here. I think even in superflex leagues we can agree that Tate is in a …
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Storylines to watch during Saints rookie minicamp Some things to watch out for today and tomorrow. Saints make it official, announce deal with NFL’s top undrafted rookie The deal took a bit long, but it’s official. De…
The San Francisco 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class earned a D grade, characterized by a series of significant reaches relative to the PFF Big Board. Using PFF Grades and Advanced Stats, our recap explores why San Francisco prioritized Ole Miss receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and how the e…
The San Francisco 49ers have caught a lot of flak for their draft strategy, but a pro comparison for De'Zhaun Stribling might change the narrative.