49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Recovering After Shooting in Robbery Attempt

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco on Saturday. The bullet entered his chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs, according to his mother.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is recovering after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco on Saturday.

Pearsall's mother, Erin Pearsall, wrote on Facebook late Saturday night that the bullet entered his chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs. She shared the update on her Facebook page late Saturday night.

49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Recovering After Shooting in Robbery Attempt

"First and (foremost) I want to thank GOD for protecting my baby boy. He is extremely lucky, GOD shielded him. He was shot in the chest and it exited out his back. Thanks be to GOD it missed his vital organs."

"He is in good spirits right now," she added. "Life is so precious my friends. Please love (each other). My son was spared today by the grace of GOD. Please pray for my baby."

49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Recovering After Shooting in Robbery Attempt

A video posted on X appeared to show Pearsall walking into an ambulance.

Pearsall was in stable condition after he and the 17-year-old suspect in the shooting were transported to a hospital Saturday, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Recovering After Shooting in Robbery Attempt

The NFL player, 23, had been walking alone shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time when a suspect attempted to rob him with a gun in the Union Square area, according to officials. Scott said that more than one shot was fired.

"A struggle between Mr. Pearsall and the suspect ensued, and gunfire from the suspect’s gun struck both Mr. Pearsall and the subject."

The gun allegedly belonged to the suspect and was recovered. Scott said that investigators believe the teen had acted alone, adding that there was no indication that Pearsall had been targeted because he’s a football player.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at a news conference later Saturday that "robberies and any violence like this will not be tolerated in our city."

"This was a terrible and rare incident in Union Square, and our thoughts are with Ricky Pearsall and his family. He has a bright future, and I look forward to seeing him recover and get back on the field."

Pearsall was drafted by the 49ers in the first round in April. He missed time during training camp with a few nagging injuries.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.