Just a month ago, people were asking if Ricky Pearsall is a bust. Now, Pearsall seems like one of the 49ers' most promising young players. "I thought Ricky had an unbelievable season," head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall offered his perspective on being shot in the chest during an armed robbery attempt last year. Pearsall, 24, was hospitalized as a result of the shooting in August 2024,

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made a miraculous recovery after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery back in August. But despite the seriousness of the crime, Pearsall delivered a gracious message to the teenager who shot him. In fact, Pearsall offered his forgiveness.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he wants to meet and forgive the person who shot him in the chest during an attempted robbery last year.

On locker cleanout day for the 49ers, Pearsall was asked about potentially meeting the person who nearly killed him shortly before he was set to make his NFL debut. Pearsall said

"I don’t know how he grew up so, I can’t judge him as a man just based off one action that he made," Pearsall said.

The suspect shot him when attempting to rob Pearsall over a Rolex watch while the former Florida receiver was on his way to a signing ceremony in Union Square of San Francisco, and there was a reported struggle for the gun, according to Fox 40 sports reporter Kirsten Moran-Kellar.

WR Ricky Pearsall opened up about his mental health struggles after being shot during an attempted robbery in September.