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EXCLUSIVE: GM Wowed by Tennessee EDGE, James Pearce at The NFL Scouting Combine

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce (DL59) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce (DL59) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Tennessee EDGE, James Pearce Jr. had an incredible NFL Combine workout and interview process, leaving one GM that spoke to Vols on SI simply wowed by the former Vol.

Former Tennessee EDGE rusher, James Pearce Jr. has seen his NFL Draft stock fluctuate quiet a bit since the start of the NFL Draft process. At the beginning of the 2024 College Football season, Pearce Jr. was projected as the potential No. 1 overall selection after an incredible sophmore season at Tennessee. Now, he's projected somewhere in the mid to late first round. However, after an incredible NFL Scouting Combine performance, Pearce is sky rocketing up boards and left one NFL GM wowed by his performance.

"I think his workout yesterday and his interviews did him really well. What a terrific young man personally, and an athlete no doubt. I think for teams picking at the bottom of the first round, he certainly has a chance of going, he's got room to grow and WOW the character to do it," said one NFL GM that spoke to Vols on SI exclusively.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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