San Francisco 49ers Sign Rookie WR Ricky Pearsall to Four-Year Deal
ICARO Media Group
The San Francisco 49ers have made an exciting addition to their roster, announcing the signing of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to a four-year contract. This signing completes the team's roster, as Pearsall becomes the eighth and final player from the 2024 NFL Draft class to join the 49ers.
Standing at 6-1 and weighing 189 pounds, Pearsall was selected as the 31st overall pick in this year's draft after an impressive college career. He played a combined total of 55 games, with 36 starts, split between Arizona State University from 2019 to 2021 and the University of Florida from 2022 to 2023.
Throughout his college career, Pearsall showcased his versatility on the field, amassing impressive statistics both as a receiver and a rusher. He recorded 159 receptions for 2,240 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 21 carries for 253 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Pearsall's standout performance came during the 2023 season, where he started 12 games for the University of Florida. He led his team with 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver, and also contributed with three carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
In the previous year, 2022, Pearsall saw action in 13 games, starting 10 of them. He tallied 33 receptions for 661 yards and five touchdowns as a receiver, while also showcasing his rushing abilities with eight carries for 113 yards and one touchdown.
During his time at Arizona State in 2021, Pearsall started 11 games and made an impact with 48 receptions for 580 yards and four touchdowns. He also displayed his versatility once again by rushing for 51 yards and one touchdown on six carries.
Even in the shortened season of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pearsall showcased his skills. He recorded six receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown as a receiver, and added three carries for 33 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
Pearsall's football journey began in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Corona del Sol High School. Now, at 23 years old, Pearsall is ready to bring his talents to the NFL and make an impact with the San Francisco 49ers.
With the signing of Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers have solidified their 2024 draft class with an impressive group of new talents. The team is eager to see Pearsall's skills translate to success on the professional stage and believes that he will contribute towards their upcoming season.