San Francisco authorities say 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been shot during an attempted robbery.
Police officers secure the area and investigate the scene of a shooting at Union Square in San Francisco on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Ricky Pearsall , a player with the San Francisco 49ers, was shot late Saturday afternoon in a robbery in Union Square . Pearsall was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital, where he was being treated for his injuries and was expected to survive. The robbery suspect was immediately apprehended and arrested by police.
Pearsall, 23, was drafted in the first round in April by the 49ers with the 31st overall pick but has has been slowed by injuries since joining the team. He missed time during training camp due to hamstring and shoulder issues before returning to practice this past week with a noncontact blue jersey while his shoulder heals.Pearsall began his college career at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his final two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Gators and finished his college career with 159 catches for 2,420 yards and 14 TDs.
The Niners have hoped Pearsall could contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.
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