49ers defend picks: Lynch, Shanahan explain De'Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black selections

The San Francisco 49ers traded out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and ultimately landed the first pick of Round 2 at No. 33 overall. Despite receiving multiple calls about the selection and exploring a potential trade down, the team chose to stay put and select wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling out of Mississippi.

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