PFF top edge rusher - James Pearce

[Freak]

Beast

 

[TopDog4TN]

Beast

James Pearce Jr. is easily the most dominant and all around gifted athletes we've had on defense since Eric Berry put on the Orange and White.

Pearce can impact QB play and what the offense can call without puttin stats on his stat sheet.

 

[Freak]

This is pretty wild to think about.

 

[UT Hill Man]

It's real easy rooting for a kid like like James. He's going to make us proud.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

So, we seem to have a player who will consistently pierce the OLs of our opponents.

 

[Sivad]

This is pretty wild to think about.

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

 

[TAF]

Just in case you missed it...ENJOY getting to know James more...

 

[Carp]

James Pearce Jr. is easily the most dominant and all around gifted athletes we've had on defense since Eric Berry put on the Orange and White.

Pearce can impact QB play and what the offense can call without puttin stats on his stat sheet.

A long way to go till next year's draft, but he's the number 1 prospect on several 2025 draft boards right now.

 

[Jpcisco]

Most freakish pass rusher I have seen in orange since Leonard Little.

 

[tn4elvis]

Most freakish pass rusher I have seen in orange since Leonard Little.

Barnett was pretty gifted

 

[apevol]

Barnett was pretty gifted

Barnett was never a freak. Earned his stats the hard way

 

[Jpcisco]

Barnett was pretty gifted

Barnett was a good pass rusher, but he wasn't a freak athlete like Little and Pearce. We have seen Pearce drop into coverage and hold his own. He is like a create a player in Madden.

 

[Vol865]

Barnett was never a freak. Earned his stats the hard way

Idk. He had pretty good 1st and 2nd step combined with power. However I think Pearce is on a different level physically than a lot of people. Freakish speed for sure.

 

[VolBricks]

with the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft the Tennessee Titans pick .....Tyler Barron (because he used to play opposite James). The Titans are so bad at picking in the first round.

 

[JOEY’S ALL VOL !!!]

A big dominate 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.

 

[overseasorange2]

with the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft the Tennessee Titans pick .....Tyler Barron (because he used to play opposite James). The Titans are so bad at picking in the first round.

Not too good in the third round either. Ain't it the truth

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Barnett was a good pass rusher, but he wasn't a freak athlete like Little and Pearce. We have seen Pearce drop into coverage and hold his own. He is like a create a player in Madden.

Good pass rusher? Barnett is one of the best pass rushers we have ever had. He was better than Little. Pearce is definitely more athletic. It remains to be see. If he will be as good as Barnett.

 

[Jpcisco]

Good pass rusher? Barnett is one of the best pass rushers we have ever had. He was better than Little. Pearce is definitely more athletic. It remains to be see. If he will be as good as Barnett.

Barnett was one of the best pass rushers in program history but Little and Pearce were/are better athletes and more freakish human beings. Barnett got after the QB, Pearce, like I said, can drop into coverage or chase down a back on the complete opposite side of the field. I'm not saying Little or Pearce are better pass rushers than Barnett, the are just Freak athletes in a way Barnett isn't.

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

Idk. He had pretty good 1st and 2nd step combined with power. However I think Pearce is on a different level physically than a lot of people. Freakish speed for sure.

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.

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

Good pass rusher? Barnett is one of the best pass rushers we have ever had. He was better than Little. Pearce is definitely more athletic. It remains to be see. If he will be as good as Barnett.

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.

 

[Tman44]

This. Is. Awesome!

 

[Vol8188]

If he were draft eligible, I think he would’ve been the number one edge this season too

 

[JohnWardForever]

Who is this Tyler Barron guy you speak of?

 

[Cosmo]

When was the last time you saw one of these list without a Georgia or Alabama player?

 

[headhunter15]

Loved watching Barnett play. Was my favorite player during the Jones’ era.