Ricky Pearsall makes first NFL Catch weeks after being shot in the chest

Ricky Pearsall made his emotional return to the field on Sunday… played his first NFL game after taking a bullet in the chest during an alleged robbery attempt – and he just made his first catch.

The 49ers wide receiver caught a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in his first career game moments ago… tackled after a gain of just six yards.

Not much to write home about for the typical NFL wide receiver… but Pearsall’s journey is far from typical – as you know, Pearsall ended up in the hospital after police say there was a man shot him while trying to steal his Rolex in San Francisco.

According to police, the incident occurred around 3:30 in the afternoon on August 31 in Union Square, hours after RP participated in an autograph signing.

Pearsall was shot in the chest during an alleged scuffle with a 17-year-old assailant… but according to his mother, the bullet missed all vital organs.

The 17-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released since he is a minor, has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and attempted second-degree robbery.

Deputy Public Defender Bob Dunlap – who is defending the alleged shooter – says his client really regrets his actions and felt real remorse about the incident.