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Who is Ricky Pearsall? Meet the 49ers’ First-Round Draft Pick and Former College Star at Arizona State and Florida

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Ricky Pearsall is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League who played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Florida Gators.

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Early Life, and Education

Richard Pearsall Jr was born on September 9, 2000, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Ricky Pearsall is 23 years old as of 2024. He was raised in Chandler, Arizona, and attended Corona del Sol High School in Tempe.

During his junior year, Pearsall made a name for himself by setting the Arizona High School 6A receiving yard record for a single game, with 342 yards on 14 receptions against Gilbert High School.

Ricky Pearsall ended that season with impressive stats: 74 receptions, 1,153 yards, and 15 touchdowns. Pearsall was rated as a three-star recruit and chose to play college football at Arizona State over several other offers.

Career

Pearsall started his college football journey at Arizona State. As a freshman, he caught seven passes for 128 yards. In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, he participated in all four of the Sun Devils’ games, recording six receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown.

Ricky Pearsall’s junior year saw him make 48 receptions for 580 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team in receiving touchdowns. After the 2021 season, Pearsall entered the NCAA transfer portal and ultimately transferred to Florida, after considering Oregon.

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Despite suffering a foot injury during training camp, he recovered in time for the 2022 season, finishing with 33 receptions for 661 yards and five touchdowns.

In the 2024 NFL Draft, Ricky Pearsall was selected in the first round by the San Francisco 49ers, being the 31st overall pick. On June 21, 2024, he signed a four-year rookie contract with the team. However, on July 16, 2024, Pearsall was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list, which temporarily paused his entry into the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Family, Personal Life, and Facts: Parents, Siblings, Wife/Girlfriend, Children, 40 Time, Height, Weight

Ricky Pearsall Jr. comes from a family with a strong football background. His father, Ricky Pearsall Sr., is a captain in the Phoenix Fire Department and played college football at Northern Arizona.

Standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 189 pounds, Ricky Pearsall has the physical attributes needed for a successful career in the NFL.

Contract With 49ers

On June 21, 2024, Ricky Pearsall signed a four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers team. Pearsall signed a 4 year, $12,538,398 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $5,938,836 signing bonus, …

Salary, and Net Worth

Details about Pearsall’s net worth are not publicly detailed. In 2024, Pearsall will earn a base salary of $795,000 and a signing bonus of $5,938,836, while carrying a cap hit of $2,279,709 and a dead cap value of $12,538,398.


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