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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has not been able to catch a break since entering the NFL.
He began his rookie year on the reserve/NFI list following a gunshot wound to the chest, dealt with a hamstring injury in 2025, and most recently, had surgery to repair a torn PCL.
That could be emotionally draining for anyone, but Pearsall isn't placing any blame on himself.
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“Nothing to be disappointed about. No regrets. No what ifs. Just peace in the midst of yet another trial, knowing I did everything I could,” Pearsall wrote on social media. “I gave myself time to disconnect from the world, process everything, and shift my focus toward what’s ahead over these next 9 months.”
Of course, that won't make Pearsall's long road to recovery any easier, but it is a good place to start for the former first-round pick.
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Pearsall has flashed what made him a first-round selection while recording 67 catches for 928 yards and three touchdowns over the past two seasons.
However, it's been his inconsistency on the field that has prevented him from establishing himself as a key piece on the 49ers offense and is likely why the team invested multiple resources at wide receiver this offseason.
San Francisco signed veteran wide receiver Mike Evans in free agency and then selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
That isn't to say Pearsall doesn't have a future with the team, but the 2027 season will be a very important one as it will be the last year of his rookie deal. That's exactly what he's focused on.
“The road back starts now. I’m ready for every part of it. Every early morning. Every setback. Every small win nobody sees. Every step that gets me closer to stepping back on that field,” Pearsall wrote. “Thank you to everyone who supports me, and even more to the ones who doubt me.”
The No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Pearsall played college football at Arizona States (2019-21) and Florida, where he racked up 98 catches for 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns from 2022-23.
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