Stribling Could Be 49ers' Next Crabtree | San Francisco 49ers News

DeZhaun Stribling, a second-round pick by the 49ers in 2026, is turning heads with his preseason performance, earning high praise from ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky who calls him an “absolute stud” and compares him to Michael Crabtree — even though Stribling’s 4.3-second forty-yard dash gives him a speed edge. With his size, contested catch ability, and fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, Stribling could be the hidden weapon the 49ers need — potentially outpacing Crabtree’s early career stats and becoming their go-to receiver. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/367be3897a6f4eed