49ers Receiver Labeled Top 2025 Breakout Candidate Despite Injury

49ers Receiver Labeled Top 2025 Breakout Candidate Despite Injury

On Monday, June 2, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report released a list of every NFL team’s top summer breakout candidate, and for the San Francisco 49ers, he chose Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall, 24, was San Francisco’s first round draft pick last season; the 49ers chose him with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 draft out of the University of Florida. Pearsall caught the 49ers’ attention after a stellar senior season for the Gators in 2023, during whi…

49ers offseason: Key position battle and breakout candidate to watch

Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine recently highlighted cornerback as one of the San Francisco 49ers' top remaining needs heading into the 2025 NFL season. Naturally, he identified it as the most important position battle to watch when training camp kicks off in late July. Replacing former starter Charvarius Ward, now with the Indianapolis Colts, won't be easy. However, second-year cornerback Renardo Green appears ready to step up opposite Deomm…