San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is "in serious but stable condition" after being "the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting" Saturday (August 31) afternoon, the team confirmed in a statement shared on its official website and social media accounts.
"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting this afternoon," the Niners said. "He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition. We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family."
The Niners' update came after fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel wrote "he's good...thank God" amid speculation of Pearsall's status after the reported shooting.
Pearsall, 23, was selected by the Niners at No. 31 overall in the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Arizona native spent his first three collegiate seasons at Arizona State before transferring to the University of Florida, recording a career-best 65 receptions for 965 yards, as well as four touchdowns, in 2023.
Pearsall was ruled inactive for the Niners' three preseason games due to a shoulder injury and limited to just 19 of the team's training camp practices, but had recovered and was competing for playing time prior to San Francisco's upcoming Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup against the New York Jets on September 9 prior to the shooting.