Draft Chat with Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. discussed his predictions for the 2013 NFL Draft in a Wednesday conference call. The long-time draft analyst mentioned several players profiled in 49ers.com's "49 in 49" draft series as potential first-round targets for San Francisco. The first name mentioned from Kiper was a standout Pac-12 defensive lineman. "Datone Jones, a defensive [...]
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Mel Kiper Jr. questions 49ers drafting Ricky Pearsall
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The San Francisco 49ers' decision to select former Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick has left many scratching their heads. Reactions from fans on social media were mixed, with many feeling the pick came out of left field.
The 49ers drafting a wide receiver isn't the perplexing aspect of the selection; it's specifically the choice of Pearsall. While the former Gator could become a solid contributor in the coming years, many had other receivers ranked ahead of him. This has left analysts like ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. wondering about the 49ers' thought process and what it means for the team's two star receivers.
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San Francisco selected Adams out of Penn State in the second round (No. 57 overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
The NFL's full announcement is below.
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By David Bonilla
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49ers draft Florida WR Ricky Pearsall at No. 31 overall
By Site Staff
18 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Pearsall registered 65 receptions for 965 yards and four touchdowns through 12 game appearances as a senior in 2023, per Sports Reference. Throughout his collegiate career, he caught 159 passes for 2,420 yards with 14 touchdowns over five seasons.
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