49ers rookies De’Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black shine in win
San Francisco 49ers rookies De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black performed well in a preseason victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite a dropped touchdown pass, coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in Stribling's potential.
Why it matters
Preseason games are critical for evaluating rookie talent and determining roster spots for the upcoming NFL season.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Just like Hollywood, the 49ers' rookies shone in Southern California during San Francisco's 41-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday at SoFi Stadium.
In his second outing, wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling showed his ability to track the ball and make contested catches, finishing the night catching four of his five targets for 46 yards. The Ole Miss product was on the field for one series with Brock Purdy, catching all three of the quarterback’s passes for 25 yards.
On the second drive of the game, Stribling took the field with Mac Jones under center, quickly catching a 21-yard pass from the quarterback on the third play of the drive.
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