Pearsall fits the bill of a player 49ers general manager John Lynch loves to draft and someone who head coach Kyle Shanahan will love inserting into various roles.
Ricky Pearsall, the new San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, was the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which extends through the 2030 season, all rookie contracts are four years.
Numerous NFL teams reportedly reached out to the San Francisco 49ers before and during the draft to inquire about the team's star wide receivers, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
According to Josina Anderson, the Patriots had “preliminary trade discussions on 49ers WR Deebo Samuel” prior to the NFL draft. Anderson indicates that
The Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors heated up even more after the 49ers took a WR in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it might be another star player who ends up being dealt.
While the 49ers’ selection of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall received mixed reviews from fans, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was pretty straightforward with his thoughts.
Heading into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers faced speculation regarding potential trades involving Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.
Before the draft got underway, Brandon Aiyuk’s name flooded the NFL rumor mill as the star wide receiver is heading into the final season of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers selected former Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke after the selection.
The San Francisco 49ers didn't exactly address a primary need in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, they stacked the deck at a position of strength with the selection of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport joined NFL Network ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which kicks off in a couple of hours, and provided an update on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk amid several trade rumors.
Brandon Aiyuk's status on the San Francisco 49ers' roster was said to be up in the air going into the 2024 NFL Draft, Deebo Samuel's was thought to be secure.
What's the prevailing emotion among a fanbase of a team who just over two months ago lost the Super Bowl in overtime heading into the 2024 NFL Draft? It's a difficult question to answer, but it's fair to suggest that there's probably a decent amount of apathy among fans of the San Francisco 49ers as their team prepares to pick 31st overall.