Ricky Pearsall, who belongs to a mix of Filipino and American heritage, has helped him define his journey as a great player for the Florida Gators.
Ricky, born on September 9, 2000, in Chandler, is a prominent football player well-known for their active presence and contribution to sports.
From a very young age, Ricky showed interest in sports. He was surrounded by many athletic activities while growing up and started playing games in school teams and national leagues.
Ricky Pearsall, Florida’s Rising Star with Blazing Speed and Diverse Heritage
Ricky Pearsall is an American who belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity and follows Christianity.
His father, Rick, is originally from Flagstaff but moved to Chandler for the sake of his family. He was also an athlete during his day but later joined and worked as a Captain in the Phoenix Fire Department.
On the other hand, Ricky’s mother, Erin Pearsall, is a Real estate agent with over 10 years of experience.
When Ricky was 9, the couple divorced, and he stayed with his mother.
Ricky attended Corona del Sol High School and made a record of 342 receiving yards on 14 catches in a single game against Gilbert High School as a junior.
During his senior year, he gained 815 yards on 65 catches and four touchdowns. Ricky also gained over 100 yards and five touchdowns in five games.
ESPN ranked him 106th in the nation and 15th in Arizona. Similarly, Sports placed him 147th nationwide and 23rd in Arizona.
During the regular sessions, Ricky scored 15 touchdowns and 1155 yards. He received many offers from colleges, but he chose to play for Arizona and stayed there.
He did not start any games but played 13 of them this first year. After three seasons, he moved to Florida.
While at Florida, Pearsall started 22 games in 2 seasons and scored 1626 yards and 12 touchdowns. Scouts at Resse’s Senior Bowl were impressed, boosting his NFL draft prospects.
Additionally, Scouts see potential in Pearsall to be picked as an early-to-mid Day 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He might move to the top 100 picks.
Ricky Pearsall Is Healing After Being Shot in San Francisco
Ricky, an American footballer, was shot in his chest in San Francisco on 31 August 2024 during a robbery by a 17-year-old.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. in a shopping area in the Union Square neighborhood.
Pearsall was taken to San Francisco General Hospital and hospitalized while the suspect was in custody. The district attorney will decide the charges soon.
According to the police, the suspect was alone and was not trying to target Pearsall because of his status.
Ricky has to miss at least four games while on the non-football injury list. However, the team did not say how long he would be out.
The Niners can use their eight chances to remove players from the list to bring Ricky back. Moreover, the players get two more chances if they make the playoffs.
Additional Information
- Ricky Pearsall has three siblings who are very close with him.
- Ricky is dating Victoria Moraga who has been a part of The Dazzlers, official dance team of Florida state.
- Victoria is active on social media with the name “”torimorga” on Instagram where she shares her ventures, projects and insights.
