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When you think about San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the first comparison that comes to mind probably isn’t Brandon Aiyuk. That is if we can think of any comparison. Most casual fans probably weren’t familiar with Pearsall when the 49ers selected him with the 31st overall pick in this year’s Draft.
Analysts did not anticipate the Florida product to be a first-round pick. Dane Brugler of The Athletic had Pearsall ranked ninth among wide receivers in his pre-draft evaluation, expecting him to be taken in the second or third round instead of the sixth receiver off the board.
However, NFL Matchup analyst Greg Cosell sees potential in Pearsall. Cosell was impressed by the young receiver’s abilities during his pre-draft evaluation. When asked for a comparison, Cosell gave an intriguing answer.
“I think, and I liked Pearsall’s departure, I think he’s more of an Aiyuk type,” Cosell recently stated on the Ross Tucker Podcast. “You know, he’s bigger than you think. I think when a lot of people look at him, they probably think, oh, slot receiver, 5-11, six feet. He’s 6-1 plus and has good speed. Well spaced. I like him a lot of Pearsall’s tape from Florida.
In addition to being just over 6-1, Pearsall weighed 189 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. By comparison, Aiyuk is listed at 6-0 and 200 pounds on the 49ers’ official website. While some may see Pearsall primarily as a slot receiver, and that could be where he begins his NFL career, Cosell suggests he could develop into a player similar to Aiyuk for San Francisco.
As the 49ers face potentially tough decisions at wide receiver next year, including the possibility of Deebo Samuel’s departure, the forward-thinking team can view Pearsall as a starting-caliber wide receiver.
Pearsall’s physical style of play impressed head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. It’s a trait the 49ers covet in their offensive playmakers.
“There’s not a single play where you see him turn something down,” Shanahan said after drafting Pearsall. “He’s going to go down the middle and do everything he can to catch the ball and not worry about anything else. When he’s on the sidelines, he doesn’t take the easy way out. He makes guys tackle him. He doesn’t look for a place to fall. And when doesn’t have the ball, he plays just as hard when the ball is not in his hands.
Lynch added: “He’s equipped to take those hits almost like he likes the physicality of the game. He likes run blocking, our style.”
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