49ers News: Excited to learn more about these rookies

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 01: Jacob Rodriguez #10 and Romello Height #9 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Nguyen: NFL Draft’s 10 best scheme fits: Giants, Cowboys, Bucs among teams picking perfect pieces (paywall) “I thought Stribling would be a perfect fit for the 49ers because of his ability to run after the catch, and he’s the best blocking receiver in the draft, both skills that former 49er Jauan Jennings was adept at.

Stribling averaged 7. 3 yards after the catch, which was slightly higher than Omar Cooper Jr. , whom many regarded as the best YAC receiver in the draft.

I’m sure coach Kyle Shanahan envisions Stribling as a supercharged version of Jennings. Jennings was a big possession slot receiver, whereas Stribling can play outside and win deep with speed and physicality at the catch point. According to Matt Harmon’s reception perception, Stribling’s best route is the dig (83.

3 percent success rate), a prominent route in Shanahan’s offense and one of Brock Purdy’s favorites. Stribling will give the 49ers a physical runner after the catch, one they really don’t have after moving on from Deebo Samuel last season and Jennings this season, and with tight end George Kittle recovering from tearing an Achilles tendon in the playoffs. ” Evaluating 49ers’ 2026 draft class: No A’s, some eyebrow-raisers and one polarizing pick (paywall) “The 49ers’ still-good-but-getting-geriatric offense desperately needed an infusion of speed.