Niners Grab Stribling, Build Receiver Depth

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The San Francisco 49ers finally made their first move in the NFL draft, grabbing Ole Miss wide receiver Dejan Stribling with the. 33rd overall pick in the second round. They started with a 27 spot in the first round, but traded down twice on Thursday night to stock up on picks for the later rounds. This marched the third time in the last 30 drafts that the 9ers skipped a first round selection, just like in 2022 and 20. 23 after dealing those picks to climb for quarterback Tray Lance back in 2021. Stribbling brings speed and hands after bouncing from Washington State to Oklahoma State, and then shining at Ole Miss with 55 catches, 811 yards and 6 touchdowns to push the rebels to the college football playoff semi-finals. The team already added Vets Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency plus last year's first rounder Ricky Peersol, but with Brandon Ayuk.

1:02Sidemind by injury and now heading out, likely cut or traded, they're building young depth-everceiver. The 9ers still have the 58th pick later today in the second round. The 90th in the third, 3-4th rounders, and 1-5th rounder. So expect them to keep wheeling and dealing to reshape this squad.