James Pearce
22-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
15
SACKS
5.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After drafting Jalon Walker with the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Falcons traded up and selected the versatile Pearce at No. 26 overall. A production dip in his final collegiate season caused Pearce to fall down some draft boards, but he tested well at the combine. The rookies need to revamp Atlanta's pass rush that finished with 31 sacks in 2024, second-fewest in the NFL. The Falcons also bolstered their pass-rushing corps by replacing Matthew Judon with veteran Leonard Floyd. Pearce projects to be an OLB that excels at getting after the QB in Atlanta's 3-4 defense. Read Past Outlooks
Will play Sunday
Pearce (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
Despite being listed as questionable, Pearce was trending toward playing after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that he felt good about the rookie's chances of suiting up in Week 14. Pearce has yet to miss a game this season, notching 15 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.
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Measurables Review
How do James Pearce's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
243 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Questionable for Week 14
Pearce (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Ready for Week 3
Pearce (groin) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
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Upgrades to limited practice
Pearce (groin) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
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Misses practice Wednesday
Pearce (groin) did not practice Wednesday.
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Gets after QB
Pearce registered two tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.
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Visits 49ers on Wednesday
Pearce visited the 49ers on Wednesday, with Albert Breer of SI.com noting that the purpose of the visit may have been to assuage concerns over Pearce's character.
ANALYSIS
While the exact nature of Pearce's character concerns is unclear, they may impact he draft stock of a player that was once viewed as a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce racked up 17.5 sacks over his last two years at Tennessee. The 49ers hold the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
While the exact nature of Pearce's character concerns is unclear, they may impact he draft stock of a player that was once viewed as a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce racked up 17.5 sacks over his last two years at Tennessee. The 49ers hold the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.