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James Pearce Jr. is a former defensive end out of Tennessee, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 26th overall pick (round 1) in the 2025 NFL Draft. He played 17 regular-season games from 2025 to 2025, with the Atlanta Falcons.
Draft Details
James Pearce Jr. Career Stats
- Ranks 1st in the 2025 draft class in sacks (10.5).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATL | 15 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Career | 15 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
245 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.47s
Vertical Jump
31"
Broad Jump
123"
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| 1 | 9 |  NO |
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OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
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TE | Michigan |
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