49ers Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling Catches 7 Passes for 63 Yards in Preseason Debut
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Updated · NBC Sports Bay Area · Aug 14
49ers Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling Catches 7 Passes for 63 Yards in Preseason Debut
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports Bay Area · Aug 14
Summary
Seven catches on eight targets for 63 yards gave De'Zhaun Stribling a strong NFL preseason debut in the 49ers' 19-13 loss to Tennessee, with all of his production coming in the first half.
An 11-yard sideline grab highlighted the night as the second-round pick kept both feet in bounds, turned upfield and converted a first down.
Kyle Shanahan said Stribling improved after a shaky opening drive, praising his hands and physical play while noting the rookie has been asked to line up at multiple spots.
The showing came days after Stribling returned from hamstring tightness that cost him training-camp reps, and it helped ease outside doubts about San Francisco taking the Ole Miss receiver at No. 33.