Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 1/3/2026
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
36
YDS
528
TD
0
AVG
14.7
TAR
53
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall experienced a rather exaggerated version of the usual up-and-downs of an NFL rookie season. One of the older players in his draft class and mostly projected as a Day 2 pick, he instead went 31st overall to the 49ers last spring, buoyed by a fantastic showing at the 2024 Combine, where he ran a 4.41 40 and placed top three among WRs in the vertical jump and cone drill. The thinking was that Pearsall would push Jauan Jennings for the No. 3 job in 2024 before replacing Samuel in 2025. Instead, Pearsall got shot in the chest shortly before Week 1 and missed the first six games, while Jennings enjoyed a breakout season and Samuel simply failed to meet his usual standard. Once Pearsall made his NFL debut Week 7, the 49ers immediately lost Brandon Aiyuk to an ACL tear, paving the way for the rookie to put up 132 receiving yards and 39 rushing yards over his first three games (aided by Jennings missing a couple weeks). Pearsall caught just two passes over the next five games despite getting regular snaps as the No. 3 receiver, before coming on strong Weeks 16-18 with receiving lines of 4-37-0, 8-141-1 and 6-69-1. The strong finish coupled with a thin receiver room have Pearsall shaping up to be a Week 1 starter with plenty of fantasy upside in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $12.54 million contract with the 49ers in June of 2024.
Starts week with limited practice
Pearsall (knee/ankle) will be limited in Tuesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pearsall returned from his one-game absence Sunday night to lead the Niners in receiving against the Bears with a 5-85-0 receiving line on eight targets across 81 percent of the offensive snaps. Pearsall has been battling knee and ankle issues for the vast majority of the season. Assuming he escaped Week 17 without any setbacks, Pearsall should be out there Saturday night against the Seahawks.
Pearsall returned from his one-game absence Sunday night to lead the Niners in receiving against the Bears with a 5-85-0 receiving line on eight targets across 81 percent of the offensive snaps. Pearsall has been battling knee and ankle issues for the vast majority of the season. Assuming he escaped Week 17 without any setbacks, Pearsall should be out there Saturday night against the Seahawks.
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Air Yards Per Game
80.2Air Yards Per Snap
1.52% Team Air Yards
18.4%% Team Targets
10.1%Avg Depth of Target
13.6 YdsCatch Rate
67.9%Drop Rate
1.9%Avg Yds After Catch
2.2% Targeted On Route
22.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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62.9
Cornerbacks
65.8
Safeties
71.9
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 3"Weight
189 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.05 secCone Drill
6.64 secVertical Jump
42.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.88 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pearsall seems to have the least fantasy hype among the wide receivers drafted in Round 1 or 2 this spring. That's probably fair if San Francisco keeps both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but fantasy managers would be wise to keep Pearsall in mind in case there's a trade or a major injury. While the former ASU and Florida wideout never had more than 965 receiving yards or five TDs in a season, he did lead his team in receiving each of his final three years. He also took 21 carries for 253 yards and five TDs during his career, which might help explain why the Niners drafted him at the same time trade rumors were swirling around Samuel. Pearsall is a totally different type of player at 6-1, 189, though also an excellent athlete who tore up a slew of drills at the 2024 Combine (4.41 40, 4.05 short shuttle, 6.64 cone drill, 42-inch vertical, 129-inch broad jump). On the other hand, he'll turn 24 in September and was 'good' more so than 'dominant' in college, suggesting he's a long shot to become a WR1 in the NFL. For now, Pearsall might not even be the third receiver in San Francisco, where Samuel, Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings all remain under contract.
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Returns to lead team in receiving
Pearsall (ankle/knee) had five receptions on eight targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.
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Back in action Sunday
Pearsall (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Set to play through injuries
Pearsall (ankle/knee) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears but is likely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Listed as questionable
Pearsall (ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Limited again Thursday
Pearsall (knee/ankle) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Game-time decision for Week 17
Pearsall, who's listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bears due to knee and ankle injuries, is likely to see his availability come down to how he moves in pregame warmups, Briana Jeannel of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pearsall was unable to practice during Week 16 prep before sitting out Monday night's win over the Colts, but he upgraded to limited participation throughout this past week's sessions. As a result, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that Pearsall displayed improvement throughout the week, giving him a chance to suit up against Chicago.
Pearsall was unable to practice during Week 16 prep before sitting out Monday night's win over the Colts, but he upgraded to limited participation throughout this past week's sessions. As a result, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that Pearsall displayed improvement throughout the week, giving him a chance to suit up against Chicago.