The San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for their first game of the 2024 regular season in a week. An unfortunate update has developed as one of the team’s wide receivers has been reportedly shot in a robbery incident in Union Square.
San Francisco 49ers Receiver Shot In Robbery
49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in San Francisco on Saturday in a reported robbery incident. A main San Francisco news outlet reported this tragedy following the incident, and details are still emerging.
BREAKING: multiple sources confirm to me Ricky Pearsall, 1st round draft pick for the 49ers shot in robbery incident in Union Square.
More to come… #SanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/qSDnjScgP7
— Dion Lim (@DionLimTV) August 31, 2024
Ricky Pearsall College Career
The rookie wide receiver was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of this year’s draft from the Florida Gators. He amounted to 159 receptions, 2420 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in college, making him on of Florida’s top playmakers on offense.Thoughts and Prayers to Pearsall
While no further details have emerged at this time, everyone’s thoughts and prayers are going out to Pearsall and his family during this difficult time. With such a promising career ahead of him in the NFL, the team and the NFL world is praying for a speedy recovery from the incident. We will update you as soon as more details come from this incident.
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