In what can only be described as a miraculous comeback, 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will make his NFL debut this Sunday—just 49 days after being shot in the chest during an armed robbery near Union Square. Pearsall, the 49ers’ 2024 first-round pick, was struck during a struggle over his Rolex watch, but incredibly, the bullet passed through his body without hitting any vital organs.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan called Pearsall’s recovery “a miracle,” and teammates like George Kittle and Fred Warner have rallied around the young star, who returned to full practice this week. Set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch, Pearsall is expected to fill in for injured receiver Jauan Jennings. His ability to create separation could be exactly what the 49ers need, with the team currently ranking last in the NFL in separation at receptions.
Pearsall’s journey from a near-death experience to leading the 49ers’ offensive charge is nothing short of incredible, and Sunday’s game will mark a triumphant return to the field for this resilient young player.
