2024 was shaping up to be the best year of Ricky Pearsall’s life when the San Francisco 49ers picked him as the 31st overall pick. Just as the 24-year-old was about to make his NFL debut, something happened. And the 49ers WR couldn’t have imagined it even in his wildest dreams. On August 31st this year, a 17-year-old shot him through the chest in San Francisco. Just a week before his big debut, he was in the hospital, fighting for his life.
Luckily, Pearsall was out of danger soon after his condition returned to normal, and he was released from the hospital the very next day. But the WR has a long way to go, and he’s made his comeback with the 49ers after a couple of weeks off the gridiron.
How much is Ricky Pearsall making with the 49ers?
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The 24-year-old is locked in with the San Francisco team for four years, raking in an average salary of $3,134,600. For this season, his base salary is $795k. This will obviously increase every year, with the WR earning a whopping $1.3 million in 2025 and another $1.9 million the year after that. 2027 will be his final year with the 49ers before he hits free agency that is he the team doesn’t go for an extension. And he is going to earn a base salary of $2.5 million in his last season with the team.
Pearsall started his football journey with the Sun Devils just before COVID hit, so he only got to play four games. But he ended up recording six receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. After playing with the Arizona State University team for two years, he moved on to the Florida Gators in 2022.
And he made quite a splash with his performance on the Gators. In his final season with the Gators, he recorded 65 receptions, and 965 receiving yards, and scored four touchdowns. Pearsall’s four-year deal with the 49ers, worth $12,538,398, not only looks promising but also gives him financial stability. It further reflects the team’s faith in his skill-set.
What is the 49ers WR’s net worth?
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Every player dreams of a standout debut season. Sadly, Ricky Pearsall didn’t even get that chance. The shooting incident happened when someone tried to steal his Rolex watch. But the 49ers’ rising star proved he’s not backing down. Almost a week after the incident, he was back on the sidelines with the 49ers. The fans greeted him with an overwhelming wave of support, cheering and clapping for his return. At 24, the WR’s net worth is estimated to range from $1 million to $2 million. The young star also has several brand endorsements and a promising, stable contract with the 49ers.
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After recovering from the shooting incident, he made his debut against the Chiefs in Week 7. Although they lost the game (28-18), the fans cheered him on with all the love. Suited up in red and gold, he scored his first NFL touchdown against the Bucs in Week 10. The 49ers won that game 23-20.
The 24-year-old hasn’t had the chance to show his full potential this season due to the unfortunate incident. However, his college stats prove that he’s a promising player. Hopefully, we’ll see him rocking the field in the 2025 season.