Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (7) chases during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
It was a surprise for the 49ers in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. They selected Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall No. 31 overall.
Pearsall measured in at 6-1, 191 pounds at the NFL combine. He helped his draft stock with a good workout that included a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash.
In five seasons in college, including three at Arizona State and two more at Florida he played in 55 games with 34 starts and posted 159 catches for 2,420 yards and 14 touchdowns.
He figures to help the 49ers’ depth right away at wide receiver, but he also gives the team some flexibility long-term at the position with question marks surrounding the futures of Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers make shocking 1st-round pick in 2024 NFL draft
News Related-
Window opens for Zahid to ride off into the sunset – but at Anwar's cost
-
Murder-accused teens 'had preoccupation with torture'
-
A plea for Islamic voices against using human shields - opinion
-
Strengthen MM2H programme, promote multiple entry visa
-
GEG element removed from anti-smoking Bill
-
Health Ministry tables revised anti-tobacco law, omits generational smoking ban
-
Work together with Anwar to tackle economic issues, Perikatan MP tells Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri
-
Malaysia Airlines launches year-end sale
-
Dr M accuses govt of bribery over allocations
-
Malaysia to check if the Netherlands still keen to send flood experts
-
Appeals court to rule in Isa’s graft case on Jan 31
-
Elephants Trample On Axia With Family Of Three Inside
-
Sirul fitted with monitoring device
-
Nigerian airliner lands at wrong airport