Former Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce was viewed by many analysts as a top five talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, however, fell to the bottom
The Atlanta Falcons have revealed their first-round NFL Draft selection James Pearce in his new uniform. The NFL season is fast approaching as all 32 teams prepare for the 2025 schedule.
The Atlanta Falcons’ pass-rush struggles last season were well-documented, but they spent two first-round draft picks in April to make sure help arrived sooner rather than later.
It was a bit of a surprise last week when former Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce wasn't seen participating in team activities at Atlanta Falcons OTAs. Pearce, a first round selection by the Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft, isn't believed to be injured.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- When six-year-old James Pearce Jr. was in a classroom, he learned how to read and do math. When he left the classroom, he learned how to play football.
Sports Illustrated named a former Tennessee Vols standout as one of their top five candidates to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2025. SI.com ranked former Vols edge rusher James Pearce as the No.
Former Tennessee Vol and current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce, Jr. was a player who was a bit polarizing among draft analysts ahead of last
Former Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft (No. 26 overall) by the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta made it their mission to improve their pass rush in this year's draft, which led to the team selecting Pearce, as well as former Georgia Bulldogs edge Jalon Walker (No.
The Falcons moved back into the first round to take Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. at No. 26 overall. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler cites one NFC executive who expressed
One of the Tennessee Vols' top 2026 recruiting targets is four-star wide receiver Joel Wyatt. Wyatt, 6-foot-4/195 lbs from Bell Buckle, TN, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No.
On Friday, the Falcons agreed to terms with Jalon Walker. Today, the team has now done the same with its other edge rusher selected in the first round.
The Atlanta Falcons have officially signed their entire five-man 2025 NFL draft class, as first-round pick James Pearce Jr. put pen to paper Monday. Pearce,
The Atlanta Falcons are signing first-round DE James Pearce Jr. to a rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport. He’s their final pick of the 2025 class to sign. Pearce, 21, was a two-year starter at Tennessee and was a two-time, first-team All-SEC selection.
Atlanta Falcons draft pick Jalon Walker was ecstatic to learn Tennessee's James Pearce was teaming up with him. The 2025 NFL draft concluded this past weekend and the Tennessee Volunteers had several players selected during the seven rounds.
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft did not disappoint. These are my thoughts on the most surprising picks from night one. The first surprise of the night was the Cowboys selecting Tyler Booker with the 12th pick.
The Falcons are the latest team to trade back into the first round. Atlanta has swapped picks 46 and 202, along with the team’s 2026 first-rounder, sending those to the Rams.
The Detroit Lions have a strong locker room that is led by veterans on both sides of the football. Detroit's culture is strong enough and the leadership
Per Ian Rapoport, Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce is visiting with the 49ers on Wednesday. Pearce is widely expected to be a first-round pick in the draft, but where exactly he’s selected is a bit of a mystery.
The NFL Draft feels like a fluid stock market watch at times. as the ebbs and flows are always moving. However, the reality is that only so much new information comes out for NFL front offices between the end of the regular season and late April.
The Eagles’ draft plans will depend in large part on how the first-round board shakes out before they are on the clock. A trio of names have emerged regarding Day 1 defenders the team thinks highly of, though.
Tennessee Volunteers EDGE target McHale Blade recaps his Tennessee football Spring visit and more with Vols On SI. Tennessee hosted many outstanding football recruits, including McHale Blade from Simeon High School in Chicago, Illinois.
The Saints’ draft preparation is ongoing, and prospects on both sides of the ball are on the team’s radar. Offensive lineman Will Campbell visited today, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Both players are likely going to be compared to each other throughout the upcoming college season and during the predraft process next year if both choose to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.