49ers rookie trolled for jersey quantity amid Daejon Love scandal
De’Zhaun Stribling might have switched his jersey quantity on the unsuitable time.
The 49ers rookie is about to put on No. 7 for the upcoming season, which is identical jersey quantity that fraudster Daejon Love claimed to have.
Love was arrested on Aug. 24 after posing as a 49ers participant to allegedly swindle money from a number of ladies by means of an in depth romance and funding rip-off. There are 26 reported victims that Love allegedly stole greater than $1.3 million from.
The rip-off has emerged as one other viral meme for the 49ers amid a tumultuous offseason. San Francisco has endured a summer season that has featured the horrific automotive accident of head coach Kyle Shanahan, a number of accidents all through coaching camp, the arrest of proprietor Jed York, and most lately, Love’s fraudulent rip-off.
Stribling, nevertheless, has been one of many vibrant spots for the 49ers. The rookie turned heads within the preseason, posting the very best offensive grade amongst rookie receivers (90.0).
The Ole Miss product is anticipated to play a key function for the 49ers this season, particularly due to Ricky Pearsall’s absence from the broad receiver corps. Stribling even obtained excessive reward from star gamers, together with Brock Purdy and Trent Williams.
The rookie didn’t play within the 49ers’ ultimate preseason recreation, however recorded 109 receiving yards on 11 receptions in his first two video games. San Francisco evidently expects nice issues from Stribling, no matter his jersey quantity.
