Ricky Pearsall 2025 Fantasy Preview
2024: Offseasons don’t get more disastrous than Pearsall’s last year. The first-round rookie was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt, costing him the first six games of the year. He joined the team midseason and played a very sporadic role. He totaled 11 catches for 132 yards, one touchdown, and a 39-yard carry in his first three games. Pearsall then caught a grand total of two passes for 21 yards over the next four weeks while running 107 routes. He pulled out of the tailspin with 141 yards and a touchdown in a breakout performance versus Detroit plus another 69 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals to close out the year.
What’s changed: The 49ers traded Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in the offseason and Brandon Aiyuk is coming off a multi-ligament knee injury, including a torn ACL. That leaves 2024 breakout Jauan Jennings and Pearsall to start in two and three-receiver sets. Pearsall was placed on the PUP list to start training camp because of a hamstring issue, but he was able to hone his connection with Brock Purdy during preseason action with other WR options on the sidelines.
2025 Outlook: Pearsall’s advanced metrics all look poor because of his four-week slump, but he’s a first-round rookie who flashed late in the season after missing much of the offseason and the first two months of the year with a serious injury. It’s hard to hold his efficiency metrics against him. He’s now set to start as a sophomore and plays in an offense known for its efficiency. He is a high-ceiling, no-floor bet best saved for redraft leagues where you can cut him if it doesn’t pan out. But given the injuries among the 49ers’ pass-catchers, there’s a chance for him to carve out a big role early.
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| Year | Team | G | REC | TAR | YDS | AVG | YD/G | TD | TOTTD | PPR | HPPR | NPPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SF | 11 | 31 | 46 | 400 | 12.9 | 36.4 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 78 | 63 |
| PROJ. 2025 | SF | 17 | 57 | 93 | 677 | 11.9 | 39.8 | 5 | 5 | 166 | 137 | 108 |
**Projections from Spotlight Sports Group
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