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San Francisco 49ers' first-round pick Ricky Pearsall takes number that once belonged to Hall of Famer

Ricky Pearsall won't be able to wear number one for the San Francisco 49ers in his rookie season, as that is already claimed by Deebo Samuel, so their first-round pick is instead set to don a jersey number synonymous with a franchise great and Pro Football Hall of Famer.

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Sports Illustrated Gives the 49ers a "B" Grade for their Draft

The 49ers have received mixed reviews for their most recent draft class. I gave it a "C" because I felt it didn't make the 49ers better now when trying to win their first Super Bowl since 1995.

Renardo Green News / FanNation All 49ers / 32 minutes ago

Why the 49ers Drafted CB Renardo Green

Cornerback was a position that looked like a good idea for the San Francisco 49ers to draft in the first round at pick No. 31. They did end up drafting one, but it wasn't until a round late.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 14 minutes ago

The 49ers Drop to No. 3 in SI's Latest NFL Power Ranking

The 49ers didn't get worse this offseason, but they didn't get better either, which means they back slid relative to their competition. Last year, the 49ers were the best team in the NFC and nearly the best team in the NFL.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

NFL.com: 49ers' selection of Ricky Pearsall adds 'smooth' separator out wide

While many were surprised to hear wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's name called during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, NFL.com's deputy editor, Gennaro Filice, wasn't among them.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 20 minutes ago

Way too early 53-man roster projection: Will every draft pick make the 49ers roster?

Some “surprise” cuts for the 49ers, including a couple of recent draftees. The NFL Draft is behind us. It’s May. So what better time than to project who will make the San Francisco 49ers roster with more than three months for the team to make a decision?

Malik Mustapha News / FanNation All 49ers / 44 minutes ago

How the 49ers Will Use Malik Mustapha

Malik Mustapha might start at safety for the 49ers in 2025. But if he wants to play defense in 2024, he might have to play a different position. Fortunately for Mustapha, he played linebacker on third downs at Wake Forest.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 1 minute ago

NFC Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Jared Verse, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

The 49ers moved up to take RB Isaac Guerendo in the draft despite having arguably the best RB in the league in Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco HC Kyle Shanahan touched on what they liked about Guerendo and why they used additional assets to ensure they could draft him.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / 22 minutes ago

Former NFL Star Makes Bold Prediction For 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

The San Francisco 49ers took University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft last week, creating further speculation that they could potentially trade Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / 1 minute ago

49ers assign Ricky Pearsall jersey No. 14 for rookie minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers have assigned rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall the number 14 jersey. However, don't rush to order your custom jerseys just yet—it could change in the coming months.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 16 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers' break from longtime habit in 2024 NFL Draft a vote of confidence in two recent picks

Much has been made of the fact the San Francisco 49ers did not draft an offensive tackle in a year in which it was arguably their biggest need. San Francisco's decision in that regard puts a lot of pressure on right tackle Colton McKivitz to perform to a much higher standard than he did in his first season as the starter in 2023.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall reveals most underrated element of his game

The San Francisco 49ers turning in wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's name while on the clock with the No. 31 overall pick took many people by surprise. As the selection sinks in, fans are getting more excited about the potential of adding a sticky-handed receiver like Pearsall to the already talented lineup.

San Francisco 49ers News / FirstSportz / 6 minutes ago

'Let’s pick up the phone call Tom Brady!' Ex-Super Bowl champion doesn’t want Kyle Shanahan to give 49ers’ Brock Purdy a big contract despite him reaching the Super Bowl

After C.J. Stroud’s brilliance in his rookie year, another name that surprised many in the industry was Brock Purdy. The Mr. Irrelevant of the 2022 draft

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

PFF names favorite 49ers pick from 2024 draft class

The San Francisco 49ers selected former Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The rookie defender joins a group that includes All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga and second-year safety Ji'Ayir Brown.

Brock Purdy News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Former NFL QB Makes Bold Claim On 49ers’ Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL. Some think he is a terrific player. Others think he is a game manager.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 15 minutes ago

Former Patriots player makes Tom Brady plea for 49ers

It certainly appears that talk about the legendary QB possibly making a comeback either before or during the 2024 NFL season isn't quieting down anytime soon.

Jerod Mayo addresses Tom Brady possibly returning to Patriots as player

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San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 47 minutes ago

Four Questions and the 49ers Draft

The draft reveals a team’s philosophy, strengths and limitations, ability to strategize and improvise, biases, and blind spots. The eighth draft of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch had meager goals, a few solid picks, and some costly whoppers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 22 minutes ago

Insiders expand on 49ers' plans for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

The receivers in San Francisco continue to garner a lot of attention.

Analysts seem split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

Five later-round NFL rookies who could thrive in 2024

Snap judgments: Which NFC rookies will earn the most playing time?

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'NFL Offensive Player of the Year' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Meet the 49ers’ 2024 NFL Draft class: Grades for all 6 picks

Following the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have successfully acquired a group of promising young talents. They strategically selected these players to enhance their team for the challenges ahead.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 6 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers turn to another football league for potential fix to lingering roster issue

The San Francisco 49ers did not take a tight end in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they have given signals this offseason that they are not happy with their depth at the position behind All-Pro George Kittle.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 6 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers signed undrafted free agent the rest of the league just forgot to draft

The San Francisco 49ers have unearthed several undrafted free agent gems during the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era, and they could well have another on their hands after the NFL let another potential diamond in the rough fall into their lap.

Deebo Samuel News / NFL Analysis Network / 19 minutes ago

NFL Exec Thinks Dallas Cowboys Could Pursue Deebo Samuel

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of some help at wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, and a former NFL executive tells the NFL Analysis Network that they could seek to swing a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for Deebo Samuel.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago

Analysts split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

Analysts seem split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

It's hard to predict what the 49ers will do in this situation.

Report: 49ers keeping in touch with free agent safety Jamal Adams

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The '1,000 or more receiving yards in 2023' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

49ers eyeing controversial 3-time Pro Bowler amid Dre Greenlaw injury

The San Francisco 49ers have to be feeling good coming out of the 2024 NFL Draft weekend. The team brought in an impressive haul of rookies and did not end up moving either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in a trade.