NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported after the draft that the Falcons would have been willing to draft Pearce at No. 15 had ...

Not too long ago, Tennessee standout EDGE James Pearce Jr. was considered a lock to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL ...

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said the team expects its top rookies "to play a significant amount of football” this season.

The Atlanta Falcons’ commitment to boosting their pass rush was on display at their rookie minicamp on Friday.

Rickea Jackson's boyfriend, James Pearce Jr., dodged the question about facing his girlfriend in a 1v1 scenario as he ...

The Atlanta Falcons selected Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with their first-round pick, and here are three key things to know about him.

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso didn't let what the Atlanta Falcons gave up for edge rusher James Pearce Jr. impact his ...

The Falcons patiently sat at No. 15 overall and watched as Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker, a potential top five selection, slipped to their pick. Atlanta did its due diligence on the trade market, ...

A quick, lean rusher who often lined up out wide at Tennessee, Pearce impressed with his speed at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is officially an NFL rookie after being picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24. Pearce was selected No. 26 overall in the first ...

One NFL executive reportedly believes the Atlanta Falcons paid a "very steep price" to select former University of Tennessee ...

The Atlanta Falcons believe rookie pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. will 'make an impact earlier than most would probably anticipate.' ...