James Pearce Jr. Explained

James Pearce Jr.
School:	Tennessee Volunteers
Currentnumber:	27
Currentposition:	Defensive end
Class:	Junior
Major:	Sociology
Bowlgames:	2024 Citrus Bowl (Jan.)
Birth Date:	12 October 2003
Heightft:	6
Heightin:	5
Weight Lb:	242
Highlights:	First-team All-SEC (2023)
Highschool:	Chambers (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Pastschools:	Tennessee (2022–present)
Espn:	5081394

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

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.

External links

• • Tennessee Volunteers bio

Notes and References

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