Getty University of Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. On paper, there is little not to love about University of Tennessee edge rusher and NFL draft prospect James Pearce Jr. Pearce racked up 17.0 sacks over his final 2 college seasons, including a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. He’s 6-foot-5, 245 pounds and ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine in February. On paper, Pearce should be almost a no-brainer to not just be selected in the first round of the