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Fellow 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel posted on social media that Pearsall is OK.
Ricky Pearsall is expected to be OK, according to a social media post by teammate Deebo Samuel. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco, city authorities said.
Mayor London Breed said in a post on the social platform X that Pearsall was shot in Union Square. She did not immediately provide details about his condition.
“My thoughts go out to Ricky and his family right now,” Breed said.
San Francisco police said in a statement that Pearsall was injured when he was robbed, as was the suspect. Both were taken to the hospital, according to the statement. Police did not return calls seeking additional information.
A message was left for a spokesperson for the team. “He’s good,” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X. “Thank goodness!!!!”
Pearsall, 23, was drafted in the first round in April by the 49ers with the 31st overall pick but has been hampered by injuries since joining the team.
He missed time during training camp with hamstring and shoulder issues before returning to practice this past week in a non-contact blueshirt while his shoulder heals.
Pearsall began his college career at Arizona State and transferred to Florida for his final two seasons. He had 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Gators and finished his college career with 159 catches for 2,420 yards and 14 TDs.
The Niners have hoped Pearsall could contribute as a freshman as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk and Samuel.
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