Pearce, NFL Draft and Tennessee

2025 NFL Draft: Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. declares after anchoring Vols defense past two seasons
Tennessee star defensive end James Pearce Jr. is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced late on Wednesday just before the declaration deadline for underclassmen. Pearce emerged as one of the top edge rushers in college football over the past two seasons while helping the Volunteers take significant defensive strides.
Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. declares for NFL draft
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Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce declares for 2025 NFL Draft, forgoing senior season
James Pearce, a 6-foot-5, 243-pounder, is among the top pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is as a projected first-round pick.
Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. makes his 2025 NFL Draft decision official
Tennessee football watched James Pearce Jr. thrash the trenches during the Volunteers’ College Football Playoff run. The Vols learned Wednesday night what his 2025 destination will be between Knoxville or the NFL Draft.
Vols’ Pearce declares for NFL draft, projected among top 20 picks
Dylan Sampson had been the lone junior from Tennessee's 2024 roster to leave the Volunteers early for the NFL. Then the obvious happened.
NFL Mock Draft Update - James Pearce Still Tracking In the First Round
The Tennessee Volunteers watched James Pearce go from former four-star talent to a projected first rounder. The latest Mock Drafts have him inside the top-15.
Tennessee lineman declares for 2025 NFL draft
Tennessee junior defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Wednesday. He will forgo his senior season in 2025 with the Vols. Pearce Jr. is projected as a first-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft.
James Pearce Jr. declares for 2025 NFL Draft after 3 seasons at Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. announced that he has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft as the underclassman deadline approached.
Tennessee's Pearce declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Wednesday. VFL🧡 pic.twitter.com/052zn6diUn— JCP (@JamesPearceJr10) January 16, 2025 The 21-year-old is projected to be a first-round pick and one of the top pass-rushers to come off the board.
UT’s James Pearce to enter NFL Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As expected, James Pearce’s days as a Volunteer are over announcing that he will pass up his senior season and enter the NFL Draft where he’s expected to be a 1st round pick.
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James Pearce Jr. Landing Spots: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints Lead Best Fits for the Tennessee EDGE
Tennessee Volunteers EDGE James Pearce Jr. has seen his 2025 NFL Draft stock stumble since way-too-early mocks and big boards last offseason, but he’s still a first-round-caliber prospect. Which Day 1 ...
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Tennessee star defender makes decision on future
With Pearce's help, the Volunteers were able to finish their regular season with a 10-2 record and qualify for one of the 12 ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Colorado teammates Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter taken in top five
Wednesday was the final day for prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, so another piece to the puzzle is now known.