How Ricky Pearsall has inspired 49ers teammate Trent Williams after shooting

SANTA CLARA — Just over one year after Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco, the 49ers wide receiver returned to the city to attend the Golden State Valkyries game on Sunday night at Chase Center. Faithful to Ballhalla Shoutout to our @49ers neighbors @gkittle46, @JuiceCheck44, and @S1ickSzn for pulling up to @ChaseCenter tonight! pic.twitter.com/EXWRVBAezq — Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) September 1, 2025 Alongside the 49ers’ first-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was Pearsall’s girlfriend Tori Moraga, George and Claire Kittle and Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk. The introduction of the players on the jumbotron was in stark contrast to where Pearsall was when trying to start his first NFL season.At the beginning of Monday’s practice during the team huddle, Trent Williams shared a special handshake with the young receiver before the group split up for individual drills. After the “bonus practice,” the All-Pro left tackle spoke about his young teammate.“I’m just super grateful to have him here,” Williams said. “The way that...