James Pearce Jr. is an American football defensive lineman who played college football for the University of Tennessee while majoring in sociology. Born on October 12, 2003, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pearce started at Julius L. Chambers High School, where he scored 14.5 sacks and two interceptions as a senior. A four-star recruit, he chose to play college football at the University of Tennessee.
As a freshman in 2022, he appeared in all 13 games. By his sophomore year in 2023, he had emerged as one of the top defensive players in the SEC, ranking third in sacks and fifth in tackles for loss. He earned First-Team All-SEC honors in both 2023 and 2024 for his consistent performance.
James Pearce Jr Nil Deal
James Pearce Jr. has secured several NIL deals during his college football career at Tennessee. He signed his first NIL deal in early 2023 when he partnered with Spyre Sports Group on January 11. He continued building his brand by joining The Players' Lounge on October 18, 2023, and later collaborating with The Volunteer Club powered by Spyre Sports on November 7, 2023. In December 2023, he signed a deal with Top Tier Authentics, alongside other top college football stars. On December 17, 2024, Pearce partnered with Kane Footwear as per On3
James Pearce Jr Nil deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners | Details |
| 12/17/2024 | Kane Footwear | Partnered with Kane Footwear for NIL endorsement. |
| 12/29/2023 | Top Tier Authentics | Signed a memorabilia deal with Top Tier Authentics alongside top players. |
| 11/07/2023 | The Volunteer Club powered by Spyre Sports | NIL partnership with Volunteer Club, boosting Tennessee athlete branding. |
| 10/18/2023 | The Players' Lounge | Joined The Players' Lounge community for athlete-driven content. |
| 01/11/2023 | Spyre Sports Group | Early NIL representation and support through Spyre Sports Group. |
Source: On3
Kane footwear
James Pearce Jr. signed a deal with Kane Footwear on December 17, 2024, according to One3. Kane Footwear is a wellness-focused footwear company best known for its Revive recovery shoe, founded by John Gagliardi, Founder & CEO.
Top Tier Authentics (TTA)
Pearce Jr., from the Tennessee Volunteers, entered into an agreement with Top Tier Authentics (TTA) on December 29, 2023. Under this deal, Pearce and his fellow athletes provided autographed memorabilia, including helmets, jerseys, footballs, and posters. These items were made available to fans through TTA's Amazon Fan Shop and other platforms, according to On3.
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