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Ricky Pearsall's former head coach reveals what helped propel receiver to become the 49ers' first-round pick

For Ricky Pearsall, the 2024 NFL Draft was a vindication of a decision to bet on himself. The Florida wide receiver was able to celebrate going 31st overall in the first round to the San Francisco 49ers, having been motivated by being told he would not get anywhere close to that position a year earlier.

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