Gators dodge bullet with transfer wide receiver’s foot injury
For a moment on Wednesday, the Gator Nation held its collective breath after learning wide receiver Ricky Pearsall went down with a foot injury during practice. The initial reports indicated the transfer from Arizona State was tentatively out indefinitely, dredging up the worst of fears from the Florida fan base.
However, a new day brought good news from the training room. Pearsall was officially diagnosed with two bone bruises on his metatarsal with no structural damage noted in his imaging scans. The prognosis is bright for the 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound pass-catcher, who can resume practice once his discomfort level has receded. For the time being, he is listed day-to-day.
The incoming junior is expected to play a major role in the receiver room for Florida, which returns eight scholarship players, including former transfer Justin Shorter, who is also expected to make some waves during his junior campaign. Sophomores Xzavier Henderson, Trent Whittemore and Ja’Quavion Fraziars have also earned compliments on their progress this summer.
At his previous stop at ASU, Pearsall played in all 13 games for the Sun Devils in 2021, leading the team with 580 yards on 48 receptions and four touchdowns receiving. The Tempe native also rushed six times for 44 yards and a touchdown on the ground, exceeding his overall numbers during his first two collegiate seasons.
Related
Florida flips 4-star linebacker from South Carolina
Florida basketball looking to dance in latest ESPN bracketology update
Florida football on top for this 4-star in-state 2024 safety
Report: Florida QB Jalen Kitna out following 'small procedure'
Key transfer wide receiver out indefinitely after practice injury
List
Dooley's Dozen: 12 season openers we didn't see coming
List
Dooley's Dozen: Florida football's 12 most electric season-openers
List
Dooley's Dozen: How Florida football can go undefeated this season
List
Dooley's Dozen: 12 reasons why Florida will be better than people think
Follow us @GatorsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Let us know your thoughts and comment on this story below. Join the conversation today!
