PFF top edge rusher - James Pearce

[TennMan101]

I like it. If it happens or if he’s in the 10 maybe it will mean our defense had a good season

I believe OU will be our make or break game of the season and they have two Edge rushers in the PFF top 10.

 

[Vol865]

I love Barnett, but I don’t see him dropping in to pass coverage and running that pick six back. There’s just something different about JPJ.

Definitely true. But I'd say Barnett had an elite bullrush and ability to fight through double teams.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Barnetts first step was nasty! Just talking about potential though, JPJ can cover and rush. I hope he turns out to be even better than Barnett.

I gotcha. I am hoping Pearce is the beast we all know he is this year.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I believe OU will be our make or break game of the season and they have two Edge rushers in the PFF top 10.

I think as is almost every year, the make or break game is UF. We will likely be an underdog in the OU game.

 

[Vol423]

A big dominate dominant year by Pearce and the rest of the D line would be welcome and make the lives of our young secondary players this season a whole lot easier.

FIFY

 

[Vol423]

I think as is almost every year, the make or break game is UF. We will likely be an underdog in the OU game.

The make or break game this year is Oklahoma. The Florida game is in Neyland, and Florida is going to suck out loud this year.

 

[Remy]

Beast

How long do you think it's been where neither UGA or Bama had one in the top ten? Congrats to JP, well deserved and time to let him eat.

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

Definitely true. But I'd say Barnett had an elite bullrush and ability to fight through double teams.

Without a doubt! Best 1st step of any D lineman I can remember.

Edit: He had incredible bend at the point of attack also, one of the best ever!

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

The make or break game this year is Oklahoma. The Florida game is in Neyland, and Florida is going to suck out loud this year.

True but when has that mattered in the last 30 years? They beat us when they have terrible teams. We're their Kentucky, they just some how always win.

 

[hound dog hillbil]

Pearce is an every down defensive end,power rusher,coverage guy ,disruptive in any down situation, not having to sub for different offens scheme ,big plus.

 

[casual-observer]

ESPN also has Pierce rated #1:

Ranking the top pass-rushers in college football for 2024

Who are the best at making life miserable for opposing quarterbacks? We rank the top 10.

www.espn.com

...AND...

not a single leg-humper in the top ten. I guess they are all too busy racing the qb's lambo.

 

[loosecannon]

PFF isn’t the best, but they definitely got this one right. Pierce is an unbelievable player. I hope he stays healthy and goes #1. I love watching him play. He is relentless.

 

[Tin Man]

I am confused?
2022 - freshman
2023 - sophomore
2024 - junior
2025 - senior

Do we not want him to play out his full eligibility at Tennessee? Wouldn’t that mean he would be in the 2026 NFL draft?

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

I am confused?
2022 - freshman
2023 - sophomore
2024 - junior
2025 - senior

Do we not want him to play out his full eligibility at Tennessee? Wouldn’t that mean he would be in the 2026 NFL draft?

Not gonna happen, if he was available in this year’s draft he would’ve probably been the first defensive player taken. If he has a great season, he could actually be the number one pick next year.

 

[Vol$_Deep_11_9]

Not gonna happen, if he was available in this year’s draft he would’ve probably been the first defensive player taken. If he has a great season, he could actually be the number one pick next year.

This. This kid has and can do it all. Barnett was awesome but this kid is better IMO. It's been a while since we have somebody this solid on the DL

 

[volnbama_]

Barnetts first step was nasty! Just talking about potential though, JPJ can cover and rush. I hope he turns out to be even better than Barnett.

once he got a a step he would bend right under the tackle like clockwork

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

once he got a a step he would bend right under the tackle like clockwork

Probably one of the best bends in the game

 

[OptimusPrimerib]

I believe OU will be our make or break game of the season and they have two Edge rushers in the PFF top 10.

Luckily those are actually Ohio St players

 

[AllThingsTN]

Luckily those are actually Ohio St players

Was about to say the same thing. Sawyer and JTT both play at Ohio st

 

[LittleVol]

The make or break game this year is Oklahoma. The Florida game is in Neyland, and Florida is going to suck out loud this year.

Why do posters keeps saying this crap year after year as if it will make any difference in how they play against Tennessee???

Literally, you can go back damn near 15 years, in which Florida has been average to awful for at least 10 of those years and we won 2 games out of the 10 against the crappy Florida team.

It took a legendary Henson Hooker, Bilitnekoff winning Jalin Hyatt, healthy Bru McCoy, a career day by Ramel Keyton and all of this playing in Neyland to beat them by a last play interception throwing towards the End Zone...

In the 1990s during our glory years, Florida was also in the midst of theirs. There's lasted all the way up until 2008. So we had the excuse of "Florida was just better".We didn't even beat them 5 times in 20 years.

But from 2010 till now? What's the excuse???

 

[WoodsmanVol]

The dog is quiet today. Probably due to no rabbits or squirrels currently invading the backyard. But the cracked crystal ball mumbled something about Pearce not being alone. Went quiet again, then did something I never saw that ball do before. Turned pure black, like a Magic 8 Ball, and flashed two messages. Eli Herring called a slippery fish by opponents. The ball then flickered an orange dot and displayed another message. Jo Josephs josh and juke through OLs. I shook the ball hoping for more info, like a season record prediction, but to no avail. It turned back crystal clear and static again.

I asked the dog what was that all about. Phantom sneered, If it isn't small, has four legs, and runs for its life, who cares?

 

[JRich]

 

[BowlBrother85]

 

[LittleVol]

The dude is literally just showing his face the whole video and an no highlights…

 

[BowlBrother85]

The dude is literally just showing his face the whole video and an no highlights…

Yeah .... this is a good highlight video :





I would hit the mute button so you don't have to listen to that crap song.