Ricky Pearsall Shooting: San Francisco 49ers Rookie Expected To Survive – Latest

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square in San Francisco. The incident occurred late Thursday night and sent shockwaves through the NFL community. After being selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Pearsall was immediately sent to a nearby hospital, where his condition was reported to be stable.

He shooting The incident was originally reported by KGO-TV’s Dion Lim and NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang, who confirmed that San Francisco police had arrested the perpetrator. Following initial alarming rumors on social media, 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel subsequently updated his followers via X (formerly Twitter) to assure them that Pearsall had moved on from the experience and would likely recover.

An earlier tweet about the shooting:

For the San Francisco 49ers, Pearsall’s selection in the 2024 NFL Draft marked a moment worth noting. With the 31st overall pick, the club added him to a wide receiver group that already included All-Pro players like Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. As a slot receiver, Pearsall was viewed as a promising prospect due to his route-running accuracy and sure-footed hands.

Pearsall had a standout college career before entering the NFL, playing for both Arizona State and the University of Florida. He has six touchdowns and 965 receiving yards in his final season with the Gators. Though he was thought to be a second-round talent, the 49ers selected him in the first round due to his skills and potential.

However, injuries have hampered Pearsall’s adjustment to the NFL. Due to a hamstring injury, he missed much of his first training camp and was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list. He also had a shoulder issue that made it difficult for him to participate.

To shed light on Pearsall’s shoulder issues, head coach Kyle Shanahan described the rookie’s ailment as a shoulder subluxation, in which the head of the shoulder partially pops out of its socket before snapping back into place. For Pearsall, this ailment was nothing out of the ordinary — he had suffered from it as a junior in college. Shanahan noted that these types of injuries are common among football players, and Pearsall’s recent shoulder issues were due to a recurrence during the team’s Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and again in training camp.

These injuries prevented Pearsall from playing in pre-season, costing him valuable opportunities to showcase his skills and build a relationship with his new team.

The shooting incident made Pearsall’s NFL career much more turbulent than it already was. In hopes that he can overcome this setback and return to the field in good health, the 49ers and the NFL community at large are now focusing on his recovery.

The 49ers have yet to make an official announcement about Pearsall’s health or his expected return date. Fans and teammates alike have found some solace in the news that he is expected to survive the shooting.