49ers' Ricky Pearsall overcomes adversity, plans offseason work with QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall experienced a challenging rookie season due to injuries and an attempted robbery that left him shot in the chest. Despite these obstacles, Pearsall began to show his potential by the end of the season, justifying the decision of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan to draft him in the first round. Familiar with quarterback Brock Purdy since their high school days in Arizona, Pearsall is eager to use the offseason to develop on-field chemistry with him. Both have planned to organize throwing sessions together to enhance their connection outside of official team activities.