Who is Ricky Pearsall? All you need to know about San Francisco 49ers rookie after he was shot in attempted robbery

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in the city's Union Square Saturday afternoon.

Pearsall, 23, who was selected by San Francisco in April's NFL Draft, is now in serious-but-stable condition. The suspect was arrested at the scene and is now in custody, according to authorities. 

Police say Pearsall was targeted over his Rolex watch after shopping at a high-end department store in the area. 

The incident occurred just one week before his professional football dreams were set to come true with his first NFL game against the New York Jets on September 9. 

As Pearsall begins his road to recovery, DailyMail.com brings you all you need to know about the NFL rookie.

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery

Who is Ricky Pearsall? 

Ricky Pearsall was born in Arizona, growing up in Tempe - a city just east of Phoenix. 

His parents, Ricky Pearsall Sr. and Erin Pearsall, also have three daughters.  

The wideout emerged as a three-star recruit playing at Corona del Sol High School in his hometown, according to 247Sports.

With 342 receiving yards on 14 receptions against Gilbert High School as a junior, he established the record for Arizona High School 6A receiving yards in a single game.

He made 65 catches for 815 yards and four touchdowns, five 100+ yard receiving outings, and four touchdowns in his senior season. 

Who does he play for? 

Pearsall was selected with the No. 31 overall pick in this year's draft by San Francisco out of the University of Florida. 

However, he failed to play in any of the 49ers' three preseason games and was held out of a majority of training camp due to a shoulder injury. 

At the NFL Combine, Pearsall impressed with a 42-inch vertical, 4.41 40-yard dash and a 10-9 broad jump.

The wide receiver is one week away from his first NFL game against the New York Jets on September 9, although his status for that contest was already clouded by the shoulder injury.

Pearsall was selected with the No. 31 overall pick in this year's draft by San Francisco

The wideout did not play in the 49ers' three preseason games due to a shoulder injury 

At the NFL Combine, Pearsall impressed with a 42-inch vertical and 4.41 40-yard dash

College career

Pearsall played three seasons for his homestate Arizona State Sun Devils before entering the transfer portal and heading to Florida. 

A standout at the University of Florida, Pearsall caught 98 passes for 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns in 25 games played for the Gators after transferring in from Arizona State. 

In his final season with the Gators, Pearsall hauled in 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns. 

He put himself on draft radars during his collegiate career in Gainesville with reliable hands and his stock only rose at the combine. 

Does Ricky Pearsall have a girlfriend? 

Pearsall's girlfriend, Victoria Moraga, has been cheering on the wideout from the sidelines since their college days with the Gators. 

Moraga has been a member of The Dazzlers - the University of Florida's official dance team. 

The couple met while at school in Gainesville, where Moraga earned a BA in Dance from the University of Florida after gaining a Certification in Digital Marketing from the University of South Florida.

A standout at the University of Florida, Pearsall caught 98 passes for 1,626 yards and nine TDs

The 23-year-old is dating Victoria Moraga - a fellow University of Florida alumna