Jerry McDonald has been with the Bay Area News Group for more than 30 years, with a heavy concentration of NFL football since the Raiders returned to Oakland in 1995. His all-time favorite athlete is a right-handed pitcher at Division III Linfield College in Oregon.
Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. could make his NFL debut Sunday for the 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium.SANTA CLARA — Ricky Pearsall Jr. will make his 49ers debut Sunday a little more than six weeks after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest.
Pearsall had his 21-day practice window opened on Monday, when he was so excited he lost his breath breaking down the huddle in a walkthrough-type practice. It turned out he didn’t need anywhere near the 21 days to be proclaimed good to go. With leading receiver Jauan Jennings out with a hip injury, Pearsall should get some meaningful playing time with starters Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, with other available receivers including Chris Conley, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell.
Aiyuk said Pearsall, a one-time teammate at Arizona State, will add “more twitch” to the 49ers’ offense. . Pearsall worked against the scout team this week, but starting cornerback Charvarius Ward saw enough of Pearsall earlier this year to form a positive impression. Asked about Pearsall’s role, Shanahan said, “Whatever he’s needed at. He’s got roles for special teams. He’s got roles as a receiver and we’ll see how the game unfolds. He’s healthy and ready to go.”
During Friday’s practice, Pearsall, 24, was on the field with teammates during the brief media window, one of only two players in full uniform .
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