Possible Cincinnati Bengals Draft Target Falls Out of First Round in Latest Mock Draft

CINCINNATI — Everyone knows the Bengals need to bolster their defense and pass rush this offseason.

Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. seems like an ideal first round target for the Bengals.

Pearce had 71 tackles (30 for loss), 19.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 39 career games for the Volunteers.

Despite his production, athleticism and essentially possessing all of the traits NFL teams look for on the edge, Pearce didn't make it into the first round of Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft.

The Bengals took Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron at No. 17 instead.

Pearce is a first round talent. There also seems to be some question marks for NFL teams, which is why Jeremiah had him falling out of the first round.

That means next week's combine in Indianapolis is going to be big for the Tennessee product. The Bengals will be one of the many teams that will likely meet with him.

Not going to get cute when it comes to Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr.

• Bend
• Fluidity
• Production
• Twitch
• Eyes & athletic profile v the run

All the potential in the world to be whatever type of ballplayer he wants to be on Sundays & a kid that was lauded for his… pic.twitter.com/CrJyuiBTqd
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 18, 2025

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