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Which 49ers’ draft pick did you think was the worst of this class?
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers' draft pick De’Zhaun Stribling was discussed as potentially being selected in the mid-40s, raising questions about the team's drafting strategy. Analysts debate whether Stribling was picked too high at No. 58.
Key points
- De’Zhaun Stribling was discussed as a mid-40s draft prospect.
- The 49ers selected Stribling at pick No. 58.
- There is uncertainty about the potential of the 49ers' draft picks.
- Analysts debate the effectiveness of the 49ers' draft strategy.
De’Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 06: Washington's (OL) #50 Carver Willis raises his hands in the air after UW scored a touchdown during a college football game between the Washington Huskies and the UC Davis Aggies on September 6, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
We’ve seen plenty of discussion surrounding where draft analysts and fans thought prospects would go, but not enough analysis on the players. We will never truly know where these players would have been picked.
The San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch wrote a column where a current general manager said, “My guess would have been in the mid-40s,” when asked where De’Zhaun Stribling would go in the NFL Draft. The general manager said the 49ers could have probably traded back one more time, but added Stribling was unlikely to make it to pick No. 58, “So if he was their guy, I don’t think it was too high.”
That’s not to say Stribling or any of the 49ers draft picks will pan out because a random GM said something. It’s to highlight that we don’t know the floors of these players.
Independent of where they were selected, which pick left you scratching your head the most?
Which 49ers’ draft pick did you think was the worst of this class?
My answer: When you go back and watch these prospects, the goal is to try to see what the 49ers saw. So when I watched Carver Willis, I focused on plays where there was a tight end to his side. After all, the 49ers see him as an interior lineman, so those reps gave you a better idea of what life would be like for Willis on the inside.
Q&A
What was the consensus on De’Zhaun Stribling's draft position?
Many analysts believed De’Zhaun Stribling could have been selected in the mid-40s, indicating some uncertainty about his pick at No. 58.
Why did the 49ers select De’Zhaun Stribling at pick No. 58?
The 49ers likely selected Stribling at No. 58 because they considered him their target, despite speculation that he might not have been available if they traded back.
What are the implications of the 49ers' draft strategy?
The 49ers' draft strategy raises questions about their evaluation of player potential and whether they could have secured better value by trading back.
How do draft analysts view the 49ers' overall draft class?
Draft analysts have mixed opinions on the 49ers' draft class, particularly focusing on the perceived value of their picks, including Stribling.