We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn’t make sense.
What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.
Depth Chart Situation
- Mike Evans
- Ricky Pearsall
- Christian Kirk
- De’Zhaun Stribling
Skill Players Around Him
- Mike Evans, Wide Receiver
- Ricky Pearsall, Wide Receiver
- Christian Kirk, Wide Receiver
- Christian McCaffrey, Running Back
- George Kittle, Tight End
2026 Stat Projections
Stat projections are done by ESPN’s Mike Clay
- 22 Receptions
- 326 Receiving Yards
- 2 Touchdowns
- 67 Fantasy Points
Reason to Believe in De’Zhaun Stribling in 2026: Kyle Shanahan
The 49ers are one of the few teams where draft capital, perhaps, means a little less than most. What I mean by that is if a player is looking good in camp, they will get a chance to earn a significant role. For Stribling, if Mike Evans is to go down with an injury as he has in recent seasons, he has a chance to step into the 49ers’ deep threat role.
2026 Outlook
Stribling needs to have a couple of things go his way in 2026 to make a significant impact. The most likely scenario based on the 49ers’ history is that an injury forces him up and he sees more targets as a result. He is worth keeping close tabs on, or even stashing on your bench in leagues. If a later round pick at wide receiver is going to have a strong 2026, my bet is it will be Stribling.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Fantasy Rookie Profile on 49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling