Kurtenbach: Grading the 49ers’ Day 2 picks — a couple of head-scratchers and a home run
By Dieter Kurtenbach
Published on April 25, 2026.
The 2026 NFL Draft was marked by uncertainty, with no consensus after the top dozen players were selected. The 49ers opted for an "anything goes" approach, following a series of trade-downs. The team's three Day 2 selections included De’Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height, EDGE, and Texas Tech. Stibling, a 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds wide receiver from Ole Miss, was praised for his versatility and pull-away speed, after-the-catch ability, and blocks with a meanness. The draft was also criticized for not being consensus-driven, but a smart move by the 49ers.
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