Pearce, NFL Draft and Vols

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.
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.
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.
University of Tennessee edge James Pearce declares for NFL draft
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Wednesday night. He will forgo his senior season. Pearce announced his intention on social media just ahead of the deadline. He projects as a first-round pick as one of the top edge rushers in the draft.
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.
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Tennessee football makes big decision on DC after CFP run
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Amari Jefferson gives Vols 12 Mr. Football players from Tennessee. Here's the list
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Whitehorn has 20, Spencer 18 as No. 15 Lady Vols top Mississippi State 86-73
Ruby Whitehorn scored 20 points, Talaysia Cooper had a double-double and No. 15 Tennessee turned back Mississippi State 86-73.