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.

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.

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Tennessee football watched James Pearce Jr. establish himself as a relentless pass rusher. Is he bound for the 2025 NFL Draft?

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.

As expected, Tennessee defensive end James Pearce has declared for the NFL draft. The Charlotte, North Carolina native did very little media in his time at Tennessee so the idea that he didn’t make a big deal out of turning pro is not a surprise.

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.

The Charlotte, North Carolina native oozes NFL potential and was thought of as a potential top five pick coming into the 2024 season. Pearce received a lot of attention from oppos