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The 49ers resisted the urge to trade the No. 31 overall pick Thursday night and instead used it to draft Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and fill a roster need.

Here's how the 49ers' biggest NFC rivals fared during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL pundits aren't sold on the 49ers using the No. 31 overall draft pick on Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

Once the Falcons surprised everyone by drafting Michael Penix with the No. 8 pick, it set off a mad dash for the remaining QB prospects.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan believe Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, whom they picked No. 31 overall Thursday night, addresses exactly what they need at the position.

While Brandon Aiyuk's future remains uncertain, he provided a ringing endorsement of 49ers' first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall.

Robert Griffin III believes 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall shares traits with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. included the 49ers' Ricky Pearsall selection among his "head-scratching" moves from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Eagles and A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension Thursday night.

The Texans linebacker spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Woody Wommack about his expectations for his second season in Houston. Will joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of New Balance.

The New Orleans Saints edge rusher spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Woody Wommack about his move to New Orleans after splitting last season in Washington and San Francisco. Chase joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of New Balance.

The Klutch Athletics CEO spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Woody Wommack about partnering with Chase Young and Will Anderson.

Numerous NFL scouting reports detail what the 49ers are getting in Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall after selecting him No. 31 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections.

Spotrac predicts Ricky Pearsall's four-year 49ers rookie contract after being selected No. 31 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — It was no surprise when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took the podium on Thursday night and announced that with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams, quarterback from USC. The decision felt like a foregone conclusion for months. Williams’ tape spoke for itself, and when the Bears...

The 49ers reportedly are more likely to trade Deebo Samuel than they are Brandon Aiyuk after they picked Ricky Pearsall in the 2024 NFL Draft's first round.

Xavier Worthy to the Chiefs opens up a lot of possibilities.

The Atlanta Falcons and a handful of quarterbacks dominated the discourse in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. Here's some winners and losers.

Caleb Williams steps into an unusually good situation for a rookie QB.

Following the Bears drafting Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, he offered a message to Bears fans from the draft in Detroit. “What’s up Bears fans? It’s Rome Odunze here. Just got picked, looks like I’m coming to Chi-town to join Caleb to do some damage. Appreciate you guys. Thank you...

Yahoo Sports’ Draft Live Crew preview the key storylines for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Make no mistake, Penix is a heck of a football player. But why would you draft a quarterback when you just signed a quarterback?

Yahoo Sports’ Draft Live Crew reflects on the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, diving into their key observations from day one.

With Day 1 in the books, Andy Behrens runs down the players who saw their fantasy values change after the first 32 picks.

Another crop of former Rivals Camp Series stars and Rivals250 prospects became NFL players on Thursday night.

Despite finishing with the worst record in the league last season (2-15), the Carolina Panthers do not have a first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Yahoo Sports’ Draft Live Crew react to Kansas City trading up with rival Buffalo to draft Xavier Worthy and discuss the pros and cons the speedy receiver brings to the Chiefs offense.

The 2024 NFL Draft is officially underway in Detroit, Michigan.

The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already knows his first move as a member of the Bears

Welcome to the 2024 NFL Draft! You’ve made it. The only thing to expect from the draft is the unexpected. Now, let’s get down to business. Here are the latest updates from the Bears’ NFL Draft. After expending two picks in the first round of Thursday’s portion of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears have two picks left. They own...

How did each team do with their first-round picks?

Phil Perry hands out his first-round draft grade for the Patriots, who selected UNC QB Drake Maye with the third overall pick.

Caleb Williams was initially skeptical that the Bears were the best team to develop him and help him reach his potential. His opinion changed during the pre-draft process and he arrives in Chicago no longer as a skeptic but as a savior.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams is well aware that the city of Chicago has been waiting for a franchise quarterback to lead the Bears to the promised land for generations. He knows that plenty of guys– from Justin Fields to Jay Cutler, Rex Grossman and Mitchell Trubisky, and many, many more– have been brought in to finally jump start...

During the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, the Bears expended two of their draft picks, selecting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the draft and Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick in the draft. How many picks do the Bears have left in the draft? They have two picks — the No. 75...

After losing in overtime against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII in February, the 49ers remain in win-now mode.

Not everyone was thrilled with their team's draft on Thursday night.

The Ravens finished last season with the best record in the NFL (13-4) as Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award.

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll explain why they chose Malik Nabers over a quarterback and other wideouts that were still available at No. 6 in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Did the Patriots make the right pick by taking Drake Maye at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft? Here's a roundup of expert draft grades.

They could have gone with a playmaker, but the Jets made the right move by selecting Penn State's Olu Fashanu in first round of 2024 NFL Draft.

Back in March 2023, the Bears shook hands with the Panthers on a deal for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Back then, the Bears were comfortable rolling with Justin Fields, who was entering his third year in the league, as their quarterback. They opted to move down, acquire picks and bolster the rest of the roster....

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2024 NFL Draft knowing they have a lot to prove this upcoming season.

The Cowboys filled one of their biggest needs, selecting an offensive tackle in the first round Thursday night.

The Cowboys will now select No. 29 in the first round instead of 24th.

Offense was the focus of the first round of the NFL Draft.

Aaron Rodgers says offensive line "wasn’t necessarily top of the needs" for the Jets, but praised Joe Douglas for picking Olu Fashanu with the No. 11 pick in 2024 NFL Draft.

Xavier Worthy and the Chiefs are a fun match.

Two of the top teams in the AFC made a trade late in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and it resulted in the Super Bowl champions getting the fastest player in Scouting Combine history.