Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who was the victim of a shooting in August, had a surprising reaction when asked about the situation. Rather than being angry with the shooter, Pearsall wants to make a positive impact on the teenager and let him know that he forgives him.

During time with the media, the rookie WR was asked if he was curious about the young man who shot him and the life that he leads, and what drove him to commit such a violent act. The 24-year-old showed maturity beyond his years with his answer: