2024 Receiving Stats
REC
36
YDS
528
TD
0
AVG
14.7
TAR
53
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall experienced a rather exaggerated version of the usual up-and-downs of an NFL rookie season. One of the older players in his draft class and mostly projected as a Day 2 pick, he instead went 31st overall to the 49ers last spring, buoyed by a fantastic showing at the 2024 Combine, where he ran a 4.41 40 and placed top three among WRs in the vertical jump and cone drill. The thinking was that Pearsall would push Jauan Jennings for the No. 3 job in 2024 before replacing Samuel in 2025. Instead, Pearsall got shot in the chest shortly before Week 1 and missed the first six games, while Jennings enjoyed a breakout season and Samuel simply failed to meet his usual standard. Once Pearsall made his NFL debut Week 7, the 49ers immediately lost Brandon Aiyuk to an ACL tear, paving the way for the rookie to put up 132 receiving yards and 39 rushing yards over his first three games (aided by Jennings missing a couple weeks). Pearsall caught just two passes over the next five games despite getting regular snaps as the No. 3 receiver, before coming on strong Weeks 16-18 with receiving lines of 4-37-0, 8-141-1 and 6-69-1. The strong finish coupled with a thin receiver room have Pearsall shaping up to be a Week 1 starter with plenty of fantasy upside in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
No catches in return
Pearsall did not record a catch on two targets in Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round loss to the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Pearsall missed San Francisco's last two games with a knee injury that has plagued him for much of the season, though he managed to return after logging limited practices throughout the week. The 49ers seemingly made an effort to get him involved early with a target on the first play from scrimmage, though he ultimately wasn't prioritized in the offense. Pearsall was a popular breakout candidate in 2025, but the knee issue ultimately robbed him of the opportunity. If he is able to stay healthy heading into the 2026 season, he should still have the chance to be a priority in the offense.
Pearsall missed San Francisco's last two games with a knee injury that has plagued him for much of the season, though he managed to return after logging limited practices throughout the week. The 49ers seemingly made an effort to get him involved early with a target on the first play from scrimmage, though he ultimately wasn't prioritized in the offense. Pearsall was a popular breakout candidate in 2025, but the knee issue ultimately robbed him of the opportunity. If he is able to stay healthy heading into the 2026 season, he should still have the chance to be a priority in the offense.
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Air Yards Per Game
46.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.18% Team Air Yards
11.9%% Team Targets
9.0%Avg Depth of Target
11.1 YdsCatch Rate
67.4%Drop Rate
2.2%Avg Yds After Catch
3.7% Targeted On Route
16.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Ricky Pearsall Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Ricky Pearsall's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
189 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.05 secCone Drill
6.64 secVertical Jump
42.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.88 in
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall seems to have the least fantasy hype among the wide receivers drafted in Round 1 or 2 this spring. That's probably fair if San Francisco keeps both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but fantasy managers would be wise to keep Pearsall in mind in case there's a trade or a major injury. While the former ASU and Florida wideout never had more than 965 receiving yards or five TDs in a season, he did lead his team in receiving each of his final three years. He also took 21 carries for 253 yards and five TDs during his career, which might help explain why the Niners drafted him at the same time trade rumors were swirling around Samuel. Pearsall is a totally different type of player at 6-1, 189, though also an excellent athlete who tore up a slew of drills at the 2024 Combine (4.41 40, 4.05 short shuttle, 6.64 cone drill, 42-inch vertical, 129-inch broad jump). On the other hand, he'll turn 24 in September and was 'good' more so than 'dominant' in college, suggesting he's a long shot to become a WR1 in the NFL. For now, Pearsall might not even be the third receiver in San Francisco, where Samuel, Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings all remain under contract.
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Back in action Saturday
Pearsall (knee) is listed as active Saturday in Seattle, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Questionable for Saturday
Pearsall (knee) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Seahawks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Limited again Wednesday
Pearsall (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Officially listed as limited
Pearsall (knee/ankle) was officially estimated as limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Set for limited practice
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Pearsall (knee/ankle) will be listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Optimistic for divisional round
Pearsall is optimistic that he'll play in the NFC divisional round against the 49ers on Saturday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Pearsall sat out the Week 18 loss to Seattle and wild-card win over the Eagles due to a PCL injury, but the second-year wideout is optimistic that he'll be available Saturday, as he said Thursday that his knee feels fine. He's officially listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game. If Pearsall plays, he'll likely reprise a starting role at wide receiver across from Jauan Jennings.
Pearsall sat out the Week 18 loss to Seattle and wild-card win over the Eagles due to a PCL injury, but the second-year wideout is optimistic that he'll be available Saturday, as he said Thursday that his knee feels fine. He's officially listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game. If Pearsall plays, he'll likely reprise a starting role at wide receiver across from Jauan Jennings.