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Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. dominate NFL.com's rookie grades

The Atlanta Falcons made a bold choice to double up on edge rushers in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. After Georgia's ...
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A simple stat proves experts wrong who doubted the Atlanta Falcons for making a bold move for former Tennessee EDGE James Pearce, Jr.

It's been a fantastic rookie season for current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher and former Tennessee standout James Pearce, Jr. Despite a forgettable 5-9 record, Pearce has turned things on over the last ...
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PFF grades Falcons' two first-round picks after Week 15

Jalon Walker also recorded a sack in Week 15, continuing his stellar rookie campaign. Despite missing some time, Walker has ...

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Sets Rookie Franchise Record vs. Buccaneers, Now Chasing Micah Parsons

James Pearce Jr. extended his sack streak and breaking the Falcons’ rookie record against Tampa Bay on Thursday Night ...
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Falcons’ rookie sensation looks better by the week due to Bengals’ draft-day blunder

The Atlanta Falcons are certainly taking advantage of the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft Shemar Stewart over James Pearce Jr.
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Titans Land In-State Star in ESPN Mock Draft

The Tennessee Titans were unable to come through with a big win in Week 6 to help get themselves back on track. Instead, they lost to the division rival Indianapolis Colts by a final score of 20-17.
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Falcons land Texas A&M wide receiver in PFSN's 2026 NFL mock draft

Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce ...
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Look: Possible Cincinnati Bengals Draft Target James Pearce Jr. Impresses at NFL Combine

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hoping to bolster their pass rush this offseason. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. may be the perfect fit. Pearce impressed during his workouts on Thursday in ...
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James Pearce Jr. has become the pass-rushing nightmare Falcons fans have dreamed of

James Pearce Jr.'s breakout rookie season has the Atlanta Falcons looking vindicated as he makes his Defensive Rookie of the Year case.

Falcons rookies Pearce, Walker on historic sack pace

WALKER SACKED NEW England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in Week 9, forcing a fumble. Pearce was there to recover it. The ...

Falcons’ rookie pass rushers are at the top of their class, but was it worth the cost?

Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. lead all rookies in sacks with five apiece. But Atlanta no longer has its 2026 first-round ...
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Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. declares for NFL draft

January 16 - Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season. He projects as a ...