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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 11
Josh Heupel highlights Tennessee Vols edge rushers stepping up opposite James Pearce in spring practice
The Tennessee Vols have perhaps the single most dominant edge rusher in the entire country in James Pearce. Pearce led all power conference edge defenders last season in pass rush pressure rate, getting to quarterbacks well over 20% of the time.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / March 25
ESPN names James Pearce the top pass rusher in all of college football 
They got it right. In their continuing offseason college football content, ESPN has ranked the top pass rushers in all of college football. Unsurprisingly, Tennessee’s James Pearce landed at the top of the list, following a breakout sophomore season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 18
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel explains the impact James Pearce has had on opposing offenses
Tennessee has had some standouts in their defensive front seven over the years. However, few have had the true potential that rising junior defensive end James Pearce, Jr.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / March 17
James Pearce Jr. Tabbed as Potential No. 1 Pick
Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher James Pearce Jr. earned high praise almost a year out from the 2025 NFL Draft. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is a special pass rusher that already has scouts salivating.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / March 15
James Pearce Jr. Billed as No. 1 Returning EDGE Rusher
Pro Football Focus ranked Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher James Pearce Jr. as the No. 1 returning player at his position for the 2024 college football season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 14
PFF makes strong statement about Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce
Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top edge rushers in college football for the 2024 season and Tennessee Vols superstar edge rusher James Pearce, as expected, came in at No.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / March 3
James Pearce Jr. Could Emerge as CFB Superstar
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. made a lot of fans during the past college football season. He emerged onto the scene as a dominant speed rusher capable of taking over a game, one of the most valuable commodities in the sport.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / February 16
James Pearce Jr. Billed as CFB's "Top Returning Edge Rusher"
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. broke onto the scene in 2023. The 2022 signee flashed enormous upside as a pass-rusher, winning with a blend of elite bend and an ideal frame.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 15
Tennessee Vols sophomore listed as No. 31 overall player in college football in 2023
A Tennessee Vols defender was ranked last week among the top players in college football for the 2023 season by Pro Football Focus. PFF listed Vols sophomore edge rusher James Pearce as the No.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / January 24
Tennessee Lands Two On ESPN's "Way-Too-Early" All-American Teams
ESPN released its "way-too-early" All-American teams for the 2024 season. Tennessee is expected to have a big season in the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff era, and they fielded two players on this last. The headliner is edge rusher James Pearce Jr., who was a first-team defensive end.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
Pair of Vols land on ESPN's early 2024 All-American teams
ESPN revealed their early 2024 college football All-American teams this week and a couple of Tennessee Vols players were included. Vols edge rusher James
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / January 19
NFL Scout Has High Praise For James Pearce Jr.
Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner continues to produce premium professional talent. Several former Vols are making plays in the NFL along the defensive front, and next year Tennessee could be sending a star to the NFL. Edge rusher James Pearce Jr.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 18
Comment from NFL scout all but guarantees that 2024 will be final season for key Tennessee Vols player
Tennessee Vols fans need to enjoy edge rusher James Pearce while he's in Knoxville because 2024 will almost certainly be his final season on Rocky Top.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / January 9
James Pearce Jr., Others Excluded From ESPN's Top 100 CFB Players List
ESPN recently released its top-100 college football players heading into the 2024 season. The Vols were notably absent from the list, having zero players on it despite a 9-4 win campaign that saw them finish with a dominant win over the Iowa Hawkeyes, a Big Ten Championship Game participant who fielded a top-5 defense.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / January 2
James Pearce Jr. Stars In Citrus Bowl Victory
Among the many standout performances in the Citrus Bowl, Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. had a fantastic outing. The sophomore defender tallied three tackles, one TFL, a strip-sack, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 14
Tennessee Vols player ranked among college football's top 101 players
On Thursday, 247Sports revealed their top 101 college football players at the end of the 2023 season and a Tennessee Vols sophomore landed among their top 50 players. Vols edge rusher James Pearce, a former four-star recruit, came in at No.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / December 6
Vols Place Three On All-SEC Teams
The All-SEC teams have been released, and Tennessee had three players earn the prestigious honor. The group was highlighted by sophomore edge rusher James Pearce Jr., who earned first-team honors after totaling 24 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 4
Key Tennessee Vols player reportedly arrested
A key Tennessee Vols defender was arrested on Monday morning according to a report from the Knoxville News Sentinel. Adam Sparks reported on Monday afternoon
College Football News / FanNation Volunteer Country / November 29
James Pearce Jr. Receives Top-10 Mock For 2025 NFL Draft
A year removed from having five players selected in the top 80 picks, Tennessee doesn't have many blue-chip players set to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. The coaching staff retooled the roster this season and allowed new transfers and underclassmen to crack their way into the starting lineup, with several development pieces taking bigger roles.
Tennessee Volunteers News / FanNation Volunteer Country / October 16
James Pearce Named Co-SEC DPOTW
The biggest development of 2023 for Tennessee has been the sudden emergence of edge rusher James Pearce Jr. On3 considered him a blue-chip talent coming out of high school, but most thought he needed time to develop and grow into his frame.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / October 4
Tennessee had to find an answer at edge rusher — they’ve found it in James Pearce
Pearce is a complete gamechanger. Spencer Rattler is probably having nightmares about No. 27 screaming off the edge. James Pearce might have been the best player on the field on Saturday night, nearly single-handedly keeping Rattler under wraps.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / September 30
RECAP: Tennessee dominates both lines of scrimmage, beats South Carolina 41-20
James Pearce and the defense made life tough for Spencer Rattler Saturday The Vols’ defense had six sacks, at least eight tackles for loss and Kamal Hadden scored UT’s first pick six in two seasons, while the offense ran for 238 yards and three touchdowns as Tennessee beat South Carolina by three touchdowns.
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