Former Florida wide receiver and San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall is in “stable condition” after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt, according to Gia Vang NBC Bay Area.
Pearsall was reportedly targeted for his Rolex watch en route to a signing event at Union Square in San Francisco. The shooter, who is now in custody, was also shot. Both parties are stable at San Francisco General Hospital, according to Sean Cunningham of KTXL Fox 40.
UPDATE (9:59 ET, Aug. 31): The San Francisco 49ers confirmed that Pearsall is in “serious but stable condition” following the incident.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel took to Twitter to provide an update on Pearsall.
“He’s good,” Samuel wrote, followed by the fingers crossed and folded hands emoji. “Thank god!!!”
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The 49ers selected Pearsall with the 31st pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. He spent three years with Arizona State before transferring to Florida for his final two seasons. Over 25 games as a Gator, Pearsall reeled in 98 receptions for 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns. He also added 175 rushing yards and three more scores on 11 carries.
Viewed as a second-round pick at the conclusion of his college career, standout performances at the Senior Bowl, Florida’s Pro Day and the NFL Combine vaulted him up several draft boards.
The 49ers added him to a receivers room that already featured Second Team All-Pro Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel, yet he figured to be a factor in the offense as a rookie.
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