49ers Rookie Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall Shot In The Chest During Brazen Robbery Attempt In San Francisco On His Way To An Autograph Signing

Ricky Pearsall (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot during a robbery this Saturday.

Pearsall, drafted out of Florida earlier this year, is considered to be one of the most promising first-year receivers in the pros heading into next season, but his debut should now come later than expected.

According to KGO-TV’s Dion Lim, the 23-year-old was the victim of a shooting that occurred in San Francisco’s Union Square on Saturday. It’s believed that he was targeted for his Rolex watch, while unconfirmed reports claim he was at an autograph signing at the time of the incident.

Fortunately, the player is said to be in stable condition. However, details of his injuries remain unknown.

Pearsall, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona, began his college career at Arizona State in 2019. He entered the transfer portal in 2021 ahead of a switch to Florida.

The wideout was selected as the 31st overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft ahead of a standard four-year deal.

The 49ers had not released a statement at the time of writing, and various outlets seeking comment had not heard back.