Stribling’s Rise with the 49ers | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, so the NFL season is about to drop and the San Francisco 49ers are looking like serious contenders. A lot of the buzz around them this off season is about their wide receiver room. They brought in some established guys, but the real talk is about a rookie, Dejon Stribbling, who they snagged in the second round. Now this kid's Stribbling has been turning heads and training camp in preseason, he's got the size, the speed, and apparently the hands to make plays. One league in Siders are already predicting big things for him, even calling him a potential offensive rookie of the year winner. One NFL executive mentioned that Stribbling's ability to be a big target with a great catcher radius, plus his willingness to block, could get him on the field a lot in their offense. They're even comparing his skill set to guys like AJ, Brown and DK Metcalf, which is some serious praise for a first year player. The 49ers are heading into their season opener this week, and Stribbling is expected to have a significant role right out of the gate.

1:00Injuries have opened up some opportunities, and he's shown he can be a versatile threat, lining up all over the field. He's already put up some solid numbers in preseason games, catching 11 passes for over 100 yards. With the season kicking off soon, it'll be interesting to see if Stribbling can live up to the hype and become a key piece for the Niners. Football News, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.