Brock Purdy names rookie De'Zhaun Stribling a key offensive piece
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy announced that rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will have a significant role in the team's offense for the 2026 season. Purdy cited the former Ole Miss receiver's discipline, ability to learn the playbook quickly, and work ethic during training camp as reasons for his expected promotion. Stribling, a second-round draft selection, enters the roster during a period where the team faces injuries to wide receivers Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall. The rookie's emergence is intended to support the existing offensive core including George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Mike Evans. With an average draft position of 138.9, Stribling has gained attention as a late-round fantasy football target ahead of his professional debut.
- •Brock Purdy identified De'Zhaun Stribling as a primary contributor for the 2026 offense.
- •Stribling joins the 49ers rotation while Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall manage injuries.
- •The rookie receiver finished his college career at Ole Miss with 12 combined touchdowns.
- •Fantasy analysts view Stribling as a potential late-round pick based on his current draft position.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — De’Zhaun Stribling Fantasy Prediction 2026: Worth a 16th-Round Flier, Not a Week 1 Start
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Purdy Gives De’Zhaun Stribling Major Vote of Confidence Ahead of 49ers Season
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Purdy's high De'Zhaun Stribling praise proves he's a legit fantasy football sleeper
"De’Zhaun Stribling has not even played a regular-season snap for the San Francisco 49ers; however, Brock Purdy already sounds convinced the rookie is going to matter. That is a pretty strong endorsement for a second-round pick entering a crowded receiver room. The bigger story is how quickly Stribling has earned that trust. The Niners have […] The post Brock Purdy Gives De’Zhaun Stribling Major Vote of Confidence Ahead of 49ers Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"De’Zhaun Stribling enters the 2026 season with a clear path to targets following extensive roster turnover and injuries in the 49ers’ offense. While he is not a plug-and-play fantasy starter for Week 1, his impressive preseason performance makes him a high-upside depth piece with midseason breakout potential as a rookie.
"The 49ers quarterback admitted Stribling is going to be a "big part" of the offense in 2026, which is great news for fantasy football owners.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:36 PMDe’Zhaun Stribling Fantasy Prediction 2026: Worth a 16th-Round Flier, Not a Week 1 Start
De’Zhaun Stribling enters the 2026 season with a clear path to targets following extensive roster turnover and injuries in the 49ers’ offense. While he is not a plug-and-play fantasy starter for Week 1, his impressive preseason performance makes him a high-upside depth piece with midseason breakout potential as a rookie.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:04 PMBrock Purdy Gives De’Zhaun Stribling Major Vote of Confidence Ahead of 49ers Season
De’Zhaun Stribling has not even played a regular-season snap for the San Francisco 49ers; however, Brock Purdy already sounds convinced the rookie is going to matter. That is a pretty strong endorsement for a second-round pick entering a crowded receiver room. The bigger story is how quickly Stribling has earned that trust. The Niners have […] The post Brock Purdy Gives De’Zhaun Stribling Major Vote of Confidence Ahead of 49ers Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:51 PMBrock Purdy's high De'Zhaun Stribling praise proves he's a legit fantasy football sleeper
The 49ers quarterback admitted Stribling is going to be a "big part" of the offense in 2026, which is great news for fantasy football owners.
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