Ricky Pearsall almost had his career, and what could have easily been his life, taken from him before it even got started.
The 49ers WR, who was taken by the team with the 31st pick in this year’s draft was shot Saturday on his way to an autograph signing in a robbery attempt of his Rolex watch.
BREAKING: 49ers Ricky Pearsall has been shot in Union Square in an attempted robbery. According to Sup. Peskin’s office, the suspect is in custody and Ricky is in stable condition. His office has been in touch with Central Command. More to come. @nbcbayarea
— Gia Vang (@Gia_Vang) August 31, 2024
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall shot in Union Square. pic.twitter.com/tzsRctqSii
— VideoMixtape.com (@VideoMixtape_) September 1, 2024
just outside where ricky pearsall was reportedly shot pic.twitter.com/EtFvD8fdfB
— Jeff On Sports (@j_shao_) September 1, 2024
Pearsall is in the hospital in stable, but serious condition.