Gators receiver Ricky Pearsall goes to NFC champion 49ers late in 1st round

The NFC champion San Francisco 49ers made Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall the 31st pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.

Pearsall was projected as a second-round pick Friday, but outperformed expectations after a strong showing at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

He registered 42 inches in the vertical jump and a 10 feet, 9 inches in the broad jump. He ran 4.41 in the 40-yard dash, ranking 10th best among receivers at the combine.

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