"This one makes you wonder what's going on with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, right?" Kiper wrote, questioning the 49ers' decision on Pearsall over other available wide receivers.
Pearsall's impressive Combine performance led Kiper to rank him as the No. 10 wide receiver, hinting at potential in the pros despite college rankings.
General manager John Lynch highlighted Pearsall's physicality in the game, emphasizing his fit with the 49ers' style of play and run blocking preferences.