"The traits are real," Atlanta Falcons outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith said about James Pearce Jr., the team's first ...

James Pearce talks about building the Tennessee Volunteers football program and his NFL draft aspirations. He aims to show he ...

Atlanta Falcons first round selection James Pearce has been listed as a "best bet" to win the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The 2025 NFL season is just months away as fans prepare to ...

Tennessee has made the final cut for Lithonia standout defensive lineman Tico Crittendon. His final four include South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida ...

Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is officially an NFL rookie after being picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24. Pearce was selected No. 26 overall in the first ...

Ayrton Ostly Pearce is probably the fastest edge rusher in this draft (4.47 in 40). But at Tennessee, he had a lot more QB hurries than sacks. That showed he needs work finishing tackles and ...

The simple answer to that question, according to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, is that the Falcons aren't going to get ...

Jackson was the heart of Tennessee women’s basketball ... So while Rickea Jackson continues to drop buckets and James Pearce Jr. hunts down NFL quarterbacks, one thing is clear: they’re ...

A former Tennessee Football edge runner has signed a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth around $16.8 million, according to reports. James Pearce Jr. will also get an $8.8 million ...

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Tennessee Volunters defensive end James Pearce Jr. is selected as the No. 26 pick by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.

The Atlanta Falcons have now signed all five members of their 2025 NFL draft class, inking first-round pick James ... to select Pearce with the 26th overall pick. The former Tennessee standout ...