RickyPearsall

News: 15 hours agoCoach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that he hopes Pearsall (shoulder) will be healthy and available for a Week 1 matchup with the Jets on Monday, Sept. 9, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Spin: With Brandon Aiyuk's hold-in lasting to this point in the preseason, Pearsall has missed out on valuable reps as he tends to his second injury since reporting for training camp in mid-July. The current issue is the shoulder injury that also impacted the first-round rookie during OTAs. Shanahan's comments Friday indicate Pearsall is making progress in his recovery behind the scenes, but the wide receiver would begin to allay concerns from outside the team by getting back on the practice field.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Pearsall is a favorite among metrics mavens, presenting with elite testing numbers that include burst and agility scores above the 95th percentile. Pearsall gives off Christian Kirk vibes, as he's likely best deployed via the slot, but has the route savvy, strength and catch radius to successfully work all levels of the field. Pearsall is buried on the depth chart to begin his career, but is one injury away from fantasy relevance. He's a wonderful fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense and is worth a late-round fantasy pick.