The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their offensive arsenal by selecting wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hailing from Hawaiian roots, Stribling brings a compelling story both on and off the field. Here are five essential details about his career, hobbies, and community impact.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan offered insight into the team’s draft strategy during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. He explained how the 49ers trusted their board, navigated trade-down opportunities, and evaluated prospects to build their 2026 class.
NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter gave the 49ers an A- grade for their 2026 draft class, with an A on Day 1, an A- on Day 2, and an A on Day 3, reflecting strong marks across all three days.
For a visual look at other draftees, explore photo galleries of DL Gracen Halton, OL Carver Willis, and CB Ephesians Prysock in action, along with images from the 49ers Flag Day event at San Francisco City Hall.
