The San Francisco 49ers have decided to draft Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft, rather than trade their star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. This decision comes as the team is considering trading either Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel to get younger and cheaper at key positions.
The 49ers earned the 31st overall pick by making it to the Super Bowl in 2023. By selecting Pearsall, they are indicating that they are moving in the direction of potentially trading one of their top receivers.
As the draft progresses, there is speculation that Aiyuk or Samuel may be traded on Friday for a second-round pick. However, nothing has been confirmed yet and fans will have to wait and see how the team continues to navigate their roster and make decisions to improve their team. Stay tuned for more updates as the draft unfolds.