Trent Baalke cancels his UF Pro Day trip after Ricky Pearsall opts out

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke planned to attend the Florida Gators’ Pro Day on Thursday, according to Mark Long of the Associated Press, but cancelled his trip after wide receiver Ricky Pearsall opted out of the workout.

Wide receiver jumps out a logical top priority for the Jaguars after the team attempted, but failed to bring back Calvin Ridley after signing Gabe Davis in free agency. It’s no surprise that Jacksonville is interested in finding more top talent at the position and Pearsall could fit the bill.

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke was supposed to attend UF Pro Day. The Jags even sent a camera crew for their in-house production “The Hunt.” But Baalke apparently backed out when WR Ricky Pearsall opted out of workouts.

Potential insight into what Jax is thinking with 2nd-round pick

— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) March 21, 2024

Pearsall, a former Arizona State receiver, finished with 1,547 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns in two seasons at Florida. At the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, Pearsall measured in at 6’1, 189 pounds and ran a 4.41 40-yard dash with a 42-inch vertical jump.

In a draft class loaded with receiver talent, Pearsall is largely expected to be a Day 2 selection in April.

Baalke’s planned attendance that was reportedly contingent on Pearsall’s participation suggests the Jaguars are keeping a close eye on the Gators receiver.