# 49ers rookie Stribling makes strong first impression 2026-08-15T02:24:19+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling caught seven passes for 63 yards in less than one half of his exhibition debut against Tennessee. The second-round pick, drafted 33rd overall, outplayed top pick Carnell Tate. Stribling built chemistry with quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones during off-season training. He missed two practices with a tight hamstring but has impressed coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers hope he steps into the rotation after losing Ricky Pearsall to season-ending knee surgery. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Carnell Tate, De'Zhaun Stribling, NFL, San Francisco 49ers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/49ers-rookie-stribling-makes-strong-first-impression/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/49ers-rookie-stribling-makes-strong-first-impression/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.