James Pearce Jr.
James Cecil Pearce Jr. (born October 12, 2003) is an American football defensive end for the Tennessee Volunteers.
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 27 | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Major | Sociology |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 12, 2003 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Chambers (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
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Early life and high school
Pearce Jr. attended Julius L. Chambers High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][2] As a senior, he had 14.5 sacks and two interceptions. He committed to the University of Tennessee to play college football.[3]
College career
As a true freshman at Tennessee in 2022, Pearce Jr. played in all 13 games and had five tackles and two sacks. He returned to Tennessee for his sophomore year in 2023.[4][5]
References
- "NC's top uncommitted football recruit not rushing to sign despite offers from UGA, more". The Fayetteville Observor.
- "'You're an NFL talent.' How Chambers High's James Pearce evolved into an SEC recruit". The Charlotte Observor.
- "Just In: Tennessee Signs Prized Edge Rusher James Pearce". Sports Illustrated.
- "Persistent Pearce averaging a sack a game for the Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- "Why the next Byron Young for Tennessee football won't get a participation trophy". Knoxville News Sentinel.
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