Rookie Called NFL's 'Biggest Winner' Following Preseason Debut

De’Zhaun Stribling is drawing major attention after the 49ers selected him in the first pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Ole Miss wide receiver, drafted No. 33 overall, produced seven receptions for 63 yards in a 19-13 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. The performance came on eight targets and all in the first half, leading CBS Sports reporters John Breech and Zachary Pereles to call him one of the NFL’s “Biggest Winners” after the opening round of preseason games. San Francisco plays its second of three preseason Thursday, facing the Los Angeles Chargers in practices where starters were largely benched against Tennessee. Stribling’s value also stands out with Ricky Pearsall out for the season.