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49ers Rookie Receiver De’Zhaun Stribling Makes a Strong First Impression

On Aug. 13, rookie wideout Zhaun Stribling made his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers in a 19-13 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium.
The 49ers selected Stribling 33rd overall in the NFL Draft to address receiver depth after losing projected starter Ricky Pearsall to a season-ending knee injury early in camp.
Stribling caught seven passes for 63 yards, including a 32-yard deep pass, and coach Kyle Shanahan said he 'executed all the stuff that went to him' with physical play.
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke exited after three series with a rib injury and required a hospital visit for further examination after X-rays revealed no fracture.
Tight end George Kittle, seven weeks removed from tearing his right Achilles in a playoff win at Philadelphia, was observed conditioning with agility earlier this week, signaling readiness.

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