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College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 27
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.
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.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
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 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 / 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.
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.
College Football News / Stampede Blue / April 8
Report: Colts to host Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. for a pre-draft visit
The vaunted Volunteer pass rusher heads to Indianapolis this week. The Indianapolis Colts will host Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. on a Top 30 pre-draft visit this week, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 1
Where James Pearce Jr. Lands in Bleacher Report's Latest Mock Draft
Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher James Pearce Jr. found an interesting home in Bleacher Report's latest mock for the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft sits just weeks away.
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 / 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.
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.
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