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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.

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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,

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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.

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James Pearce Jr. Lands in Perfect Spot to Thrive with the Atlanta Falcons

For former Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the 2025 NFL Draft couldn’t have unfolded much better. After trading back into the first round, the Atlanta Falcons selected Pearce with the No.

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How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

What The Atlanta Falcons Are Getting In James Pearce Jr.?

The Atlanta Falcons traded back into the first round of this year's NFL Draft to snag James Pearce Jr. from the Tennessee Volunteers with the 26th overall pick.

College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 26

James Pearce Jr. 'Fueled' to Silence Falcons' Latest Critics

The Atlanta Falcons have received quite a bit of criticism the past few days for trading back into the first round to draft Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr.

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.

Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft 2025: Grade the James Pearce Jr. pick

Take our survey, grade the pick, and chat about it in the comments! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Falcons fans and fans across the country.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Falcons Trade Up To The 26th Pick And Select James Pearce Jr.

Two edge rushers have now been selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round after Jalon Walker went 15th overall. Pearce joins Walker as they look

Atlanta Falcons Trade Back Into The 1st Round, Take James Pearce Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons had a pass rush problem last season. Despite trading for Matthew Judon last offseason, the Falcons ranked near the bottom of the NFL in sacks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Five worst picks from first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

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.

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College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 24

Falcons Swing Draft Trade, Add Tennessee Pass Rusher James Pearce Jr.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Just shy of 11 p.m. Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons pulled a stunning trade with the Los Angeles Rams, moving up 20 picks to select University of Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce Jr.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

James Pearce Jr. Deserves Top Draft Spot

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, some top-tier talent is flying under the radar. One of those names is Tennessee Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr. Despite dominating at the college level, Pearce is being mocked toward the end of the first round.

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.

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College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 23

Kansas City Chiefs Predicted to Draft Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. in 2025 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs are predicted to draft Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. in the 2025 NFL draft. The NFL draft is set to kick off this week with the first round starting on Thursday night.

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.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 9

Could James Pearce Jr.'s Freefall on Consensus Big Boards Make the Edge Rusher a Day 2 Option for Bengals?

CINCINNATI – There seems to be little consensus among the various consensus big boards, but one of the most recent updates has a potential Cincinnati Bengals pick in a freefall.

Falcons Are Leaving No Stone Left Unturned When It Comes To Edge Rushers

The Atlanta Falcons are doing their homework on available edge rushers in this year's draft class. Recently, the Atlanta Falcons held a pre-draft workout with Tennessee Volunteers linebacker/edge rusher James Pearce Jr.

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.

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