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Purdy amazed by Pearsall’s NFL journey before first 49ers TD originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Brock Purdy has high praise for 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall after his breakout Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The San Francisco quarterback explained to KNBR 680’s “Tolbert & Copes” on Tuesday how inspiring Pearsall is.
“Man, he’s the toughest guy I know,” Purdy told Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland. “Just from being drafted [in the first round], the expectations, the pressures of being a first-rounder. To then coming in and learning our playbook and competing. And then going through a gunshot and worrying about your life and getting healthy and getting back.
“Like, that’s so much for a rookie and as a young human. To then getting back and getting into our offense, not just getting back but making plays and being a huge part of our offense.”
Pearsall was selected with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft with the expectation that he would make an immediate impact in the San Francisco offense. However, after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt on Aug. 31 in San Francisco halted his progress. After recovering from the shooting, Pearsall was activated for the Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 24-year-old notched his first career touchdown last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, weaving through defenders and reaching out for the endzone. The rookie receiver finished the game with four receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown, earning him Pepsi Rookie of the Week consideration.
Still, Purdy understands the magnitude of Pearsall’s comeback and how special it was.
“For him to come in and compete and get a touchdown like that, it was so special man. He’s inspired all of us. Everyone in the locker room loves him and has his back. So, to see him go out and have that kind of performance, it was pretty special.”
With Brandon Aiyuk out for the season after suffering a torn ACL, Pearsall’s…
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Publish date : 2024-11-12 23:17:56
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