SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 49ers large receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday throughout an tried theft in central San Francisco, metropolis authorities mentioned.
Mayor London Breed mentioned in a put up on the social platform X that Pearsall was shot in Union Sq.. She didn’t instantly present particulars about his situation.
“My ideas are with Ricky and his household right now,” Breed mentioned.
San Francisco police mentioned in a press release that Pearsall was injured whereas being robbed, and so was the suspect. Each have been taken to the hospital, the assertion mentioned. Police didn’t return calls in search of additional data.
A message was left for a spokesperson for the crew. “He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank god!!!!”
Pearsall, 23, was drafted within the first spherical in April by the 49ers with the thirty first general choose however has has been slowed by accidents since becoming a member of the crew.
He missed time throughout coaching camp as a consequence of hamstring and shoulder points earlier than returning to observe this previous week with a noncontact blue jersey whereas his shoulder heals.
Pearsall started his faculty profession at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his ultimate two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and 4 touchdowns final season for the Gators and completed his faculty profession with 159 catches for two,420 yards and 14 TDs.
The Niners have hoped Pearsall may contribute as a rookie as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.