Many were shocked when the San Francisco 49ers took Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The wideout was considered by several draft pundits to be a mid-round selection.
However, as the post-draft process has unfolded, many have praised the 49ers selection, who seemed to have more fans around the league compared to the media. Among the group? Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta.
Speaking about sleepers in the 2024 NFL Draft, DeCosta labeled Pearsall as one of those players, sharing that he hoped for the Florida wideout to be available to the Ravens “at some point.