What happened: The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss with the 33rd overall pick to open the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The pick follows reports that the team fielded trade offers for the selection but rejected them and stuck with their spot, as noted earlier today. 49ers GM John Lynch affirmed the team remains 'always open for business.'

Why it matters: Stribling joins a 49ers WR room amid ongoing trade efforts for Brandon Aiyuk. The selection provides depth and competition ahead of the 2026 season. It signals San Francisco's focus on bolstering the receiving corps without trading down.

What to watch: Monitor further 49ers draft moves and Aiyuk trade developments.