CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso named Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. as his top pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Trapasso was high on Pearce entering the draft, and he’s doubling down ...

The Tennessee Volunteers have an opportunity to accomplish something that they have never done during the 2025 college football season.

Tennessee Volunteers edge James Pearce Jr. was available, until the Atlanta Falcons selected Pearce with the 26th pick. The Bengals reportedly hosted Pearce for a visit earlier in April.

The Detroit Lions selected Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce led the SEC in sacks in 2023 and had a high pressure rate in 2024.

James Pearce Jr. was a lock to be the 48th all-time first-round NFL Draft pick in Tennessee football history going into the 2024 season, but now his status as one of the top 32 players in the ...

Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. had 17 sacks over the past two seasons for the Volunteers — numbers that intrigue NFL scouts. But his stock has taken a hit due to questions about his run ...

James Pearce Jr. was a star at Tennessee, totaling 17.5 sacks over his last two seasons. However, as Pearce enters the NFL Draft, the league has more concerns with him beyond his play. Pearce is ...

The Bengals reportedly hosted Tennessee Volunteers edge James Pearce Jr. for a visit earlier this month. Pearce played 13 games per season in each of his three seasons. He finished his sophomore ...

"Just keep showing that I'm the best edge and best defender in this draft and keep putting it out there that I'm one of the best players in the draft, if not the best," Pearce said at Tennessee's Pro ...

James Pearce Jr. was a star pass rusher at Tennessee, but he struggled at times in 2024 due to being double-teamed. Pearce is an explosive pass rusher who has a great first step to beat offensive ...