James Pearce Jr.

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James Pearce Jr.
Tennessee Volunteers–No. 27
Position Defensive end
ClassJunior
Major Sociology
Personal information
Born: (2003-10-12) October 12, 2003 (age 20)
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Chambers (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Career highlights and awards

James Cecil Pearce Jr. (born October 12, 2003) is an American football defensive end for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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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] During the 2023 season, he ranked third in the SEC for sacks and fifth in the SEC regarding tackles for loss.

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References

  1. ↑ Fowler, Chapel (December 15, 2021). "NC's top uncommitted football recruit not rushing to sign despite offers from UGA, more". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ Wertz Jr., Langston (December 10, 2021). "'You're an NFL talent.' How Chambers High's James Pearce evolved into an SEC recruit". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ray, Matt (December 15, 2021). "Just In: Tennessee Signs Prized Edge Rusher James Pearce". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ Paschall, David (October 3, 2023). "Persistent Pearce averaging a sack a game for the Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ Sparks, Adam (March 25, 2023). "Why the next Byron Young for Tennessee football won't get a participation trophy". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
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