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10-05-2025
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Atlanta Falcons draft trade - James Pearce Jr.
The Falcons trade for James Pearce Jr. is one of the worst moves of first round | NFL Draft Live Yahoo Sports' 'Draft Live' crew reacts to the Atlanta Falcons selection of Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. in the first round.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Falcons add another edge rusher in Pearce Jr.
The Falcons trade for James Pearce Jr. is one of the worst moves of first round | NFL Draft Live Yahoo Sports' 'Draft Live' crew reacts to the Atlanta Falcons selection of Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. in the first round.
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25-04-2025
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WNBA Star Rickea Jackson and First-Round Pick James Pearce Jr. Appear to Hard Launch Relationship at NFL Draft
Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson appeared to confirm fan theories that she's dating football star James Pearce Jr. at a NFL draft party. The 24-year-old forward was seen rubbing the 21-year-old football player's leg in support as he learned he'd been selected as the Atlanta Falcons' first-round draft pick on Thursday, April 24, in a video posted on X by ESPN. The pair were gathered at a celebration with his family in his hometown of Charlotte, N.C. 'The Los Angeles Rams have traded the 26th pick to the Atlanta Falcons,' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that evening in a video that was shared by the organization on X. 'With the 26th pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons select James Pearce Jr., defensive end, Tennessee.' Related: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Marries Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows James Pearce Jr. is heading to the Atlanta Falcons with the 26th pick 👏 — ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2025 As Pearce and his family heard the life-changing news, he can be seen getting side hugs and kisses on the head from the people surrounding him. The attention didn't stop him from wrapping an arm around the WNBA player, who wore a black dress and silver necklace and was sitting by his side. Followers on social media responded with big emotion to the affectionate moment. 'He winning on and off the field,' wrote one X user. Another responded, 'Look at Rickea. This why James BEEN the man lowkey lol.' Fans were then surprised — and confused — when Jackson responded to the clip with her own post on X later that night. Related: Caitlin Clark Celebrates Second Anniversary with Boyfriend Connor McCaffery: 'My Favorite Person' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Soooo I have a doppelganger. Wow,' she wrote in a post that has been viewed more than one million times. While some fans responded with skepticism, others were tickled by her humorous post. Jackson and Pearce, who both follow each other on Instagram, have stirred up romance rumors before. The pair both attended the University of Tennessee, where Jackson played for the Lady Volunteers for two seasons before being selected as the No. 4 overall pick by the Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Pearce, meanwhile, was also a star at Tennessee, with 17.5 sacks over the last two seasons, according to The Athletic. He outperformed other edge rushers at the NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.47 40 (with a 1.56 10-yard split), the fastest amongst other edge rushers, according to the outlet. Read the original article on People
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25-04-2025
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Atlanta Falcons take James Pearce Jr. from Tennessee with 26th pick of NFL Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — James Pearce Jr. becomes the 48th player in University of Tennessee history to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. The edge rusher was selected with the 26th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta acquired the 26th overall pick and a third-round pick in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams received a 2026 first-round pick in addition to a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick in this year's draft. The Charlotte native was named to back-to-back first-team All-SEC teams. This past season, he finished with 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and 38 tackles. Jakobe Thomas enters transfer portal, third safety to leave Vols this spring Pearce impressed at the NFL Combine with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and a 1.56-second split, both of which were best amongst edge rushers. He broke on to the scene during his sophomore season. He racked up 10 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss and even had a pick 6 in the Citrus Bowl against Iowa. Powell alum Walter Nolen selected 16th overall by the Arizona Cardinals Pearce becomes the first Vol drafted in the first round since Darnell Wright was taken 10th overall by the Bears in 2023. Pearce is also the 388th player from the University of Tennessee selected in the NFL Draft. The Draft continues with Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday at 7 p.m. on Channel 6. Dylan Sampson and Omarr Norman-Lott could be selected on the second day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-04-2025
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NFL world reacts to Rams' draft-night trade with Falcons: 'Brilliant move'
The wait for a selection will continue as the Los Angeles Rams, who entered tonight with the No. 26 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, have traded the pick to the Atlanta Falcons, who selected edge rusher James Pearce Jr. from the University of Tennessee. Los Angeles sent the No. 26 pick and the No. 101 pick to Atlanta in return for the No. 46 pick, the No. 242 pick and a 2026 first-round pick. Advertisement Here the reactions from fans on Twitter following the Rams' first-round trade. Follow Rams Wire on X and Facebook for more coverage! This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Fans react to Rams trading out of 1st round
