Watch: Ricky Pearsall scores first TD of career vs. Buccaneers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Watch: 49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall scores first TD of career vs. Buccaneers

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Nov 10, 2024 1:41 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers should make sure rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall keeps his first touchdown ball. He won't want to forget it, considering all he's overcome in 2024.

On Sunday, late in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tossed a quick pass to Pearsall in the middle of the field. Pearsall then raced to the end zone for a 46-yard TD, giving San Francisco a 7-0 lead.

Ricky Pearsall goes 46 yards for his first career TD!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024

On Aug. 31, Pearsall suffered a gunshot wound during a robbery attempt in the Union Square area in San Francisco. He was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital, where he made a full recovery.

After missing six games, the first-round pick debuted in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Through his first two games, he had seven receptions for 59 yards.

Expect the former Florida Gator to become more involved in the 49ers offense throughout the season. Star San Francisco WR Brandon Aiyuk recently suffered a season-ending ACL/MCL tear.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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