Stribling earns Purdy's trust in first two 49ers camp practices

Palmer and Smith flagged the fit shortly after the draft

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

When Steve Smith Sr. and I did our favorite WR fits after the draft, you bet we had De'Zhaun Stribling to the 49ers on t Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Stribling entered camp as San Francisco's No. 33 pick. Purdy credited the rookie's grasp of route depths, details and alignments during team drills.

Why it matters: That early command of the offense strengthens Stribling's case for immediate work in the receiver rotation. His rapport with Purdy will shape how quickly that role grows.

By the numbers: Stribling caught multiple passes on each of the first two days of camp.

What to watch: Padded practices will test whether the rookie can sustain his early separation and timing.

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