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Ricky Pearsall Says He Still Relives 2024 Shooting as 49ers Elevate His Role for 2025

The second-year receiver says he is working to turn the trauma into motivation to inspire others.

Overview

  • Pearsall said he revisits the shooting every night before bed, describing ongoing psychological effects a year later.
  • He expressed willingness to meet the 17-year-old who shot him if the teen is open to it, framing it as a potential step in his recovery.
  • Fifty days after the incident, he made his NFL debut and finished the 2024 season with 31 receptions and three touchdowns.
  • Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak praised Pearsall’s progress and indicated he is set for a larger role in the 2025 offense.
  • San Francisco opens the 2025 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.