Stribling Joins 49ers, Boosts Passing Game

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. The San Francisco 49ers made smart moves in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading down twice in the first round to grab extra picks later. They landed Ole Miss-Wide receiver, Dijon struggling at number 33 overall, boosting their roster depth without rushing the top talent. Shriveling stands six feet, two inches tall, and weighs 207 pounds. At the combine, he blazed the 4.36 second 40 yard dash, hit a 36 inch vertical, and posted a 127 inch broad jump numbers that screamed speed and explosiveness. This kid's got sports royalty in his family, too. His uncle is wrestling legend, Don The Rock, Morocco, a former WWF intercontinental champ in WWE Hall, a famer inducted back in 2004 by Mick Foley himself. Shriveling played five college seasons across Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole

1:00Miss, hauling in 216 catches for nearly 3,000 yards, and 23 touchdowns in 56 games. Over 264 college receptions show his hands are reliable, and now he's joining a crowd at 49ers receiver room with new signee. Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearson, eyeing health. Shriveling fights for that third or fourth spot, crucial if Christian McCaffrey or George Kiddell go down, keeping Brock party's options wide open. With those extra draft picks in pocket, the Niners are building smart for the long haul, and Shriveling could be the spark that lights up their passing, game when it counts.