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Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 8/9/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
31
YDS
400
TD
3
AVG
12.9
TAR
46
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall experienced a rather exaggerated version of the usual up-and-downs of an NFL rookie season. One of the older players in his draft class and mostly projected as a Day 2 pick, he instead went 31st overall to the 49ers last spring, buoyed by a fantastic showing at the 2024 Combine, where he ran a 4.41 40 and placed top three among WRs in the vertical jump and cone drill. The thinking was that Pearsall would push Jauan Jennings for the No. 3 job in 2024 before replacing Samuel in 2025. Instead, Pearsall got shot in the chest shortly before Week 1 and missed the first six games, while Jennings enjoyed a breakout season and Samuel simply failed to meet his usual standard. Once Pearsall made his NFL debut Week 7, the 49ers immediately lost Brandon Aiyuk to an ACL tear, paving the way for the rookie to put up 132 receiving yards and 39 rushing yards over his first three games (aided by Jennings missing a couple weeks). Pearsall caught just two passes over the next five games despite getting regular snaps as the No. 3 receiver, before coming on strong Weeks 16-18 with receiving lines of 4-37-0, 8-141-1 and 6-69-1. The strong finish locks him in for a top-three-WR role in San Francisco's post-Samuel offense, but Pearsall's target volume is tough to predict in light of the uncertainty surrounding not only him but also Aiyuk and Jennings. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $12.54 million contract with the 49ers in June of 2024.
Should practice soon
Pearsall (hamstring) trained on a side field Wednesday and is expected to practice Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Reports continue to suggest that Pearsall's stint on the PUP list won't be a long one. It thus seems the 49ers have bigger issues at his position, with Brandon Aiyuk coming back from an ACL tear, Demarcus Robinson in danger of a DUI-related suspension, and Jacob Cowing injuring his hamstring Wednesday. They also have Jauan Jennings seeking an extension, although he's opting to practice in the meantime. There are a lot of moving parts here , but Pearsall's first-round pedigree and strong finish to his rookie season give him a solid breakout case heading into Year 2.
Reports continue to suggest that Pearsall's stint on the PUP list won't be a long one. It thus seems the 49ers have bigger issues at his position, with Brandon Aiyuk coming back from an ACL tear, Demarcus Robinson in danger of a DUI-related suspension, and Jacob Cowing injuring his hamstring Wednesday. They also have Jauan Jennings seeking an extension, although he's opting to practice in the meantime. There are a lot of moving parts here , but Pearsall's first-round pedigree and strong finish to his rookie season give him a solid breakout case heading into Year 2.
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Air Yards Per Game
46.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.18% Team Air Yards
11.9%% Team Targets
9.0%Avg Depth of Target
11.1 YdsCatch Rate
67.4%Drop Rate
2.2%Avg Yds After Catch
3.7% Targeted On Route
16.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2024 Ricky Pearsall Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Ricky Pearsall's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
189 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.05 secCone Drill
6.64 secVertical Jump
42.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.88 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall seems to have the least fantasy hype among the wide receivers drafted in Round 1 or 2 this spring. That's probably fair if San Francisco keeps both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but fantasy managers would be wise to keep Pearsall in mind in case there's a trade or a major injury. While the former ASU and Florida wideout never had more than 965 receiving yards or five TDs in a season, he did lead his team in receiving each of his final three years. He also took 21 carries for 253 yards and five TDs during his career, which might help explain why the Niners drafted him at the same time trade rumors were swirling around Samuel. Pearsall is a totally different type of player at 6-1, 189, though also an excellent athlete who tore up a slew of drills at the 2024 Combine (4.41 40, 4.05 short shuttle, 6.64 cone drill, 42-inch vertical, 129-inch broad jump). On the other hand, he'll turn 24 in September and was 'good' more so than 'dominant' in college, suggesting he's a long shot to become a WR1 in the NFL. For now, Pearsall might not even be the third receiver in San Francisco, where Samuel, Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings all remain under contract.
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Won't be on PUP list for long
Pearsall (hamstring) is expected to be cleared early in training camp after the 49ers placed him on the active/PUP list last Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Placed on active/PUP list Friday
Pearsall (hamstring) was placed on the active/PUP list by the 49ers on Friday.
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Team still exercising caution
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Pearsall (hamstring) is healthy enough to participate in mandatory minicamp, but the team is prioritizing having the second-year wideout ready for training camp, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Tweaks hamstring
Pearsall is dealing with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Stays hot with another score
Pearsall corralled six of eight targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-24 loss to the Cardinals.
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Starting camp on PUP list
Pearsall has opened 49ers training camp on the active/PUP list due to the hamstring issue that plagued him this offseason, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pearsall missed most of OTAs with the injury, but head coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated during mandatory minicamp in June that he expected the second-year wideout to be ready from the onset of training camp. The fact that this didn't come to pass is seemingly indicative of some sort of setback, although Pearsall can be activated and begin practicing at any time.
Pearsall missed most of OTAs with the injury, but head coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated during mandatory minicamp in June that he expected the second-year wideout to be ready from the onset of training camp. The fact that this didn't come to pass is seemingly indicative of some sort of setback, although Pearsall can be activated and begin practicing at any time.