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College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 20
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. Leading Way for 2025 NFL Rookie Class
Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has faced high expectations since arriving with the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But through the middle of August, Pearce has met and even exceeded those expectations.
College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 13
James Pearce Jr.'s 'Race to the Quarterback' Fuels Competition with Jalon Walker
Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. has been making noise all throughout training camp. After being a menace against his own teammates for much of training camp, Pearce has relished the opportunity to go against the Tennessee Titans this week in joint practices. “Oh, smooth.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / August 4
James Pearce Jr. involved in training camp scuffle again
For at least the second time in Atlanta Falcons training camp, former Tennessee defender James Pearce Jr. has been involved in a scuffle. He first got into a dust-up on July 27, before a repeat performance today.
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College Football News / SportsTalkATL / July 31
Early returns from Falcons’ investment in James Pearce Jr. are encouraging
When the Falcons traded a 2026 first-round pick to jump back into the first round and draft James Pearce Jr., the entire NFL world criticized Terry Fontenot and Atlanta’s braintrust.
College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 18
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. Receives 'Ringing Endorsement' From Former Teammate
The Atlanta Falcons were heavily criticized for trading back up into the first round to select Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher James Pearce Jr. Most NFL pundits argued the pick was awful value, and the Falcons now won't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Rookie James Pearce Jr. Is Locked In And Ready To Impress
The Falcons took a stab in the dark by trading up for an EDGE rusher with the 26th pick and taking the Tennessee standout. As of right now, after OTA's and mandatory camps, all is positive so far when it comes to Pearce and what he brings to the Falcons.
College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 14
National Pundits Continue Placing Pressure on Rookie James Pearce Jr.
Context can be everything. Just ask Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. If any other NFL team had selected Pearce at No. 26 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft or if he had been picked anywhere else in the final third of the first round, Pearce is probably entering a rather normal rookie campaign for a first-round edge rusher.
College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 12
Falcons First Round Pick James Pearce Jr.'s Contract Details Revealed
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,
College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 6
CBS Sports Sets the Bar High for Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons sent a lot of draft capital to the Los Angeles Rams to trade back into the first round and draft Tennessee's James Pearce Jr.. There's no denying that.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Three burning questions for 2025 Falcons
With the dust settled following free agency and the draft, we have a clearer idea of where the Falcons stand heading into 2025. However, questions remain. Here are the three most pressing.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / April 25
2025 NFL Draft: The Most Surprising Picks From Round 1
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Five worst picks from first round of the NFL Draft: Giants, Falcons pay steep prices
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and for one night all 32 teams are happy with their decisions. Many of them will continue to be happy when they get on the field. But not everybody got it right. Let's take a look at five teams that may have gotten it wrong.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 23
Where Will James Pearce Jr. Be Drafted - Latest Intel On The Vols' Stock Entering Draft
The Tennessee Volunteers have several former Vols expecting to hear their names called over the weekend in the 2025 NFL Draft, perhaps the most noteworthy, EDGE James Pearce Jr.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 22
NFL Draft 2025: Tennessee Football EDGE James Pearce Jr.’s Best Team Fits
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches on Thursday night in Green Bay, Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. remains one of the most intriguing prospects. Once projected as a potential No.
College Football News / 49ers Webzone / April 16
49ers hosting Ohio State OT Josh Simmons and Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. on pre-draft visits
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting one of the top offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft today. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons is in Santa Clara visiting with the team.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 16
Buying or Selling Expected Risers and Fallers in 2025 NFL Mock Drafts
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.
NFL News / Total Apex Sports / April 12
Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft Preview
The Detroit Lions had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2024. Unfortunately, they fell flat in the playoffs. Part of it was that they ran into one of the hottest teams in the league, the Washington Commanders, but the injuries on the defensive side of the ball became too much to overcome.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 9
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Falcons' first-round pick at No. 15
The Atlanta Falcons have the 15th pick for the first time since 1972 when they took Notre Dame safety Clarence Ellis. This year, they’ve been linked to these defensive prospects mock drafts.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 3
Baltimore Ravens Select Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. In Latest NFL Mock Draft
The NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close in Indy, and with it comes a fresh batch of Mock Drafts. In the latest editions, Tennessee's James Pearce Jr.
College Football News / 49ers Webzone / February 26
49ers met with Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. at NFL Scouting Combine
Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. confirmed meeting with the San Francisco 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. When Sports Illustrated's
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Thursday combine watch: Could Alabama LB test better than some WRs?
On-field workouts start Thursday (3 p.m. ET), when defensive linemen and linebackers run through drills, including the 40-yard dash.
College Football News / Field Level Media / January 16
Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. declares for NFL draft
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / January 16
Tennessee star defender makes decision on future
Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. announced his plans for next season.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 7
2025 NFL Draft: Superlatives For This Year's Edge Rusher Class
With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, I’ve started a superlatives series to preview each position group. This series will cover a wide range of prospects and highlight the players who stand out the most in specific categories.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / November 26, 2024
2025 NFL Draft: Biggest Early Sleeper Prospect at Each Position
Players like Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, and Ashton Jeanty are stealing headlines ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but there are under-the-radar players at each position who deserve more attention.
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