San Francisco 49ers rookie vast receiver Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL landing Sunday — simply 10 weeks after being shot within the chest.
Pearsall related with quarterback Brock Purdy on a deep crosser, organising the rookie from the College of Florida to outrun the Tampa Bay Buccaneers protection for a 46-yard rating. Pearsall completed the sport with 4 receptions for a season-high 73 yards.
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Pearsall, a first-round choose in April’s NFL Draft, was shot on Aug. 31 throughout an tried theft whereas buying close to Union Sq. in San Francisco. The gunshot wound to the fitting aspect of his chest healed rapidly after the incident. The 49ers repeatedly referred to the taking pictures as miraculous contemplating the bullet handed by way of his physique with out putting any important organs or perhaps a rib. Pearsall was launched from the hospital a day after the incident and stopped by the staff facility two days later.
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Following the taking pictures, Pearsall was positioned on injured reserve and returned to recreation motion lower than two months afterward Oct. 20 towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. By way of three video games, he has 11 receptions for 132 yards and one speeding try for 39 yards.
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With Brandon Aiyuk sidelined for the season, Pearsall is prone to play a much bigger position within the San Francisco offense behind Christian McCaffrey (who returned on Sunday), Deebo Samuel Sr., George Kittle and Jauan Jennings.
Pearsall, who spent a season on the identical Arizona State staff as Aiyuk and who’s near Aiyuk, primarily is filling in for his pal. Pearsall began Sunday’s recreation together with Samuel and Jennings, the primary time that mixture has been used this 12 months.
Like Aiyuk, Pearsall’s forte is sharp strikes and separation, which makes him a pure alternative for Aiyuk, who’s out for the season with a torn ACL. Pearsall’s landing additionally got here on a deep crosser towards zone protection — the kind of play Aiyuk made often final season when he led the 49ers in receiving yards.
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