What anonymous scouts had to say about the 49ers’ draft class
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- De’Zhaun Stribling is a Day 3 wide receiver prospect known for his size (6’2”, 207 lbs), speed (sub-4.4), and versatility, with strong production at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss despite an injury setback.
- Stribling has an impressive catch radius, low drop rate (2%), and excels in yards after catch (2.29 RAC yards over expectation), though his route running needs refinement and his hip fluidity may limit his ceiling.
- He projects as a valuable WR3 or rotational player with multi-phase utility, combining vertical threat ability, physicality, and blocking skills, though unlikely to be a full-time starter.
- Kaelon Black from Indiana is a tough, hard-nosed player compared to Isiah Pacheco, known for his reliability in short-yardage gains, pass protection, and strong work ethic, making him a likely late to mid-round pick.
- Gracen Halton, a 6’2½”, 298-pound defensive lineman from Oklahoma, is a disruptive 3-technique with good explosiveness and competitiveness; scouts project him as a second to fourth-round pick despite concerns about his size and run defense.
