One Pearsall trait that should serve him well as 49ers rookie
Apr 26, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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SANTA CLARA - New 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall possesses all of the on-field measurables, but his most important trait might be his maturity. The versatile pass catcher is physically gifted with great hands, and he showed an ability to run routes accurately enough to impress 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. His professionalism and work ethic likely tipped the scales even further in his favor Thursday night, when San Francisco made him the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. "That just comes from maturing over the years," Pearsall said Friday in his introductory press conference at Levi's Stadium. "I feel like the transition from Arizona State to Florida [in 2022] really helped me grow as a man. That was something that came to fruition with me." The 49ers' roster features several talented receivers who've publicly gone through the growing pains of becoming a professional. From Brandon Aiyuk's tough-love situation with Shanahan to ex-South Carolina coach Will Muschamp's warning about Deebo Samuel's tendency to gain weight during the offseason, the learning curve has been palpable. "Just treating yourself like a pro, operating like a pro, that's something that a lot of my...
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