San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy praises rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

“He’s the toughest guy I know…Whether he got shot in the chest or scored a touchdown in the NFL a few months later, it just doesn’t make sense.” , he added. Purdy said via KNBR.

“That’s so much for a rookie and just for a human… He’s such an integral part of our offense, to see him get a touchdown like that and make a tackle was so special. He inspired all of us.”

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, #14, celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Pearsall, 24, scored his first NFL touchdown in the 49ers’ 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Purdy hit Pearsall in stride at midfield, and the rookie receiver beat safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to the open field for the score, giving the 49ers a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.

Pearsall finished the day with six catches for 73 yards and a touchdown, the best game of his young career.

RICKY PEARSALL OF THE 49ERS, INJURED BY SHOT, SCORES 1ST TD OF HIS CAREER

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, #14, celebrates with wide receiver Jauan Jennings, #15, after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

For Pearsall, the score came more than two months after he was shot in the chest during a botched robbery attempt. The bullet miraculously passed through Pearsall, narrowly missing his vital organs.

After recovering and returning to football form, Pearsall made his NFL debut on October 20 against the Kansas City Chiefs and had five catches for 21 yards in the 49ers’ 28-18 loss.

Pearsall will be relied upon more in the offense, as fellow receiver Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL in their loss to the Chiefs.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, #14, runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

In addition to leaning more on Pearsall, the 49ers will also lean on the star running back. Christian McCaffery after the running back made his season debut against the Buccaneers after suffering from bilateral Achilles tendinitis.

The 49ers are now 5-4 on the season and have a crucial cross-division matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.

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