2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
26
SACKS
10.5
INT
0
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1
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0
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After drafting Jalon Walker with the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Falcons traded up and selected the versatile Pearce at No. 26 overall. A production dip in his final collegiate season caused Pearce to fall down some draft boards, but he tested well at the combine. The rookies need to revamp Atlanta's pass rush that finished with 31 sacks in 2024, second-fewest in the NFL. The Falcons also bolstered their pass-rushing corps by replacing Matthew Judon with veteran Leonard Floyd. Pearce projects to be an OLB that excels at getting after the QB in Atlanta's 3-4 defense. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $16.78 million contract with the Falcons in May of 2025.
Cleared to face Rams
Pearce (neck) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Pearce began Week 17 as a limited participant at practice before upgrading to full reps Saturday. The rookie first-round pick's availability versus Los Angeles on Monday will provide the Falcons' pass rush with a much-needed boost, as across 15 regular-season appearances thus far, Pearce has racked up 22 tackles (14 solo), including a team-high 8.5 sacks. He's also logged five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Measurables Review
How do James Pearce's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
243 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Limited in practice Friday
Pearce (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Estimated as limited participant
Pearce (neck) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Productive in win
Pearce registered two tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Cleared to play vs. Arizona
Pearce (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Questionable with foot issue
Pearce (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Visits 49ers on Wednesday
Pearce visited the 49ers on Wednesday, with Albert Breer of SI.com noting that the purpose of the visit may have been to assuage concerns over Pearce's character.
ANALYSIS
While the exact nature of Pearce's character concerns is unclear, they may impact he draft stock of a player that was once viewed as a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce racked up 17.5 sacks over his last two years at Tennessee. The 49ers hold the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
While the exact nature of Pearce's character concerns is unclear, they may impact he draft stock of a player that was once viewed as a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce racked up 17.5 sacks over his last two years at Tennessee. The 49ers hold the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.