Ricky Pearsall

Ricky Pearsall showcased his talent at Arizona State and Florida, culminating in a 25% dominator rating in his final college season with 963 receiving yards. At the NFL Combine, he impressed with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and a 42-inch vertical, highlighting his athleticism. Drafted in the first round, Pearsall's polished route-running and reliable hands make him NFL-ready, though his ceiling may be capped by the depth of his team's receiving corps, particularly if teammates like Samuel and Aiyuk maintain significant roles in the offense.

Pearsall has nuanced route running using head fakes and leverage to his advantage. He has a good feel for finding space against zone coverage. Average raw physical traits will limit his upside. He isn't a sudden mover or explosive player. Routes can be rounded at times. Corners can stay glued to him on crossers or slants with inside leverage, as Pearsall doesn't have the speed to pull away from them. Plus, body control and catch radius. He's no stranger to acrobatic catches in the air or one-handed grabs. Pearsall has good ball tracking on deep balls with some nice basket catches.