Tennessee star defensive end James Pearce Jr. is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced late on Wednesday just before the declaration deadline for underclassmen. Pearce emerged as one of the top edge rushers in college football over the past two seasons while helping the Volunteers take significant defensive strides.

James Pearce, a 6-foot-5, 243-pounder, is among the top pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is as a projected first-round pick.

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 first-round pick in April's draft.

Tennessee defeated the Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 74-56. This is the second straight win for the Vols. Tennessee went toe-to-toe with one of the many ranked SEC teams. Tennessee went to battle with the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia was ranked No. 23 in the nation. Tennessee was ranked No. 6 in the nation.

A couple of SEC squads in the top 25 take the court on Wednesday, Jan 15 with the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs going against the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn.