James Cecil Pearce Jr. is a collegiate football defensive end for the Tennessee Volunteers college football team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He attended Julius L. Chambers High School, where he also played high school football. He led his high school team to four straight North Carolina Class 4A State Championship games. His team also won the state championship twice in 2019 and 2020 respectively. He was selected as a five-star defensive line prospect after his high school career.
James Pearce Jr. started his collegiate football career with the Tennessee Volunteers as a true freshman in the 2022 season. Notably, he became the top edge rusher in the SEC as a sophomore in 2023. He has earned first All-SEC honors twice in his career in 2023 and 2024 respectively. He also participated in the 2024 Citrus Bowl game with his teammates. Throughout James Pearce Jr.'s collegiate football career so far, he has participated in 38 games and has made a total of 68 combined tackles in his career along with 19.5 sacks, as of December 2024.
James Pearce Jr.'s nationality
James Pearce Jr. hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, which is also his birthplace, as per ESPN. He was born on October 12, 2003, which makes him 21 years old, as of December 2024. Pearce Jr. is an Americal national and citizen.
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James Pearce Jr.'s hometown and birthplace
James Pearce Jr. calls Charlotte, North Carolina, United States as his hometown, as per Tennessee Football. He was a student of Julius L. Chambers High School and also represented his high school football team, the Chambers Cougars, as per MaxPreps. There, he played under coach, Glenwood Ferebee. His biggest achievement in his high school football career is leading his team to four straight North Carolina Class 4A State Championship games. Out of these, he won the championship twice in 2019 and 2020 respectively, as per Tennessee Football. His football skills led him to be awarded with the Second-team All-State selection honors from HighSchoolOT.com in 2020 as per Tennessee Football. James Pearce Jr. also participated in the Carolina Bowl All-Star game in 2021. He was considered to be the top player from North Carolina and the 6th best edge-rusher according to On3. He was also chosen as a five-star defensive line prospect from Charlotte, North Carolina, United States as per Tennessee Football. He graduated from his high school in 2022. Following the end of James Pearce Jr.'s high school football career, he chose the Tennessee Volunteers and started his college football career with them in 2022.
FAQ's on James Pearce Jr.
A. James Pearce Jr. is 21 years old, as of December 2024.
A. James Pearce Jr. weighs 243 lbs (110.22 kg).
A. James Pearce Jr. plays for the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC.
A. James Pearce Jr. wears jersey #27 for the Tennessee Volunteers college football team.
A. James Pearce Jr. has achieved 19.5 sacks in 38 games, as of December 2024.
