When the San Francisco 49ers selected De'Zhaun Stribling with the first pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, many viewed it as a reach. At 6'2" with blazing speed, though, it made sense for the 49ers to take that chance. Injuries have forced 49ers to put De'Zhaun Stribling in unforseen territoryWith news that Ricky Pearsall was undergoing season-ending surgery, Purdy was already down one weapon before the season even started. In fact, the San Francisco wide receiver room has already been so banged up that they had to recruit the services of 30-year-old Deebo Samuel via a one-year deal. Given the fact that San Francisco has already been crushed by the injury bug this year, De'Zhaun Stribling now finds himself in a position to make an immediate impact.