James Pearce Jr. is a college football player from the United States. His full name is James Cecil Pearce Jr. The defensive end of the Tennessee Volunteers is a former student of Julius L. Chambers High School. The two-time first-team All-SEC (2023, 2024) finished among the SEC leaders, finished joint top in sacks and second in tackles for loss in 2023, as per his college roster. He returned for his sophomore year after a full freshman campaign in 2022, where he appeared in all 13 games. During that first season, he recorded five total tackles along with two sacks while contributing consistently to the Volunteers’ defensive rotation.
In 2023, Tennessee's starting LEO played in all 13 games. In 2024, he was a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Lombardi Award, and the Bednarik Award. He had 38 tackles, a team-high 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and 10 QB hurries when the season was over, as per his college roster. His 55 total pressures ranked 12th among edge rushers nationwide and second in the Southeastern Conference.
What is James Pearce Jr.’s 40-time?
James Pearce Jr.'s 40-yard dash time was 4.47 seconds at the 2025 NFL Draft combine, as per the NFL's official website.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.47 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.56 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 31 inches |
| Board Jump | 10 feet 3 inches |
James Pearce Jr. Vertical Jump
James Pearce Jr. posted a 31-inch (0.79-meter) vertical jump at the 2025 NFL draft combine.
James Pearce Jr.’s Physical Attributes
James Pearce Jr.’s age, height, and weight are as follows (via NFL).
| Age | 21 Years |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 245 pounds (111 kg) |
James Pearce Jr. Age
James Pearce Jr. is 21 years old as of April 2025. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on October 12, 2003.
James Pearce Jr. Height
James Pearce Jr. is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) tall.
James Pearce Jr. Weight
James Pearce Jr. weighs around 245 pounds (111 kg).
FAQs on James Pearce Jr.'s 40-time
A. James Pearce Jr. has a 40-yard dash time of 4.47 seconds, via NFL.com.
A. James Pearce Jr. has a RAS score of 9.40, based on Kent Lee Platte's X account.
A. James Pearce Jr. has been declared for the NFL draft 2025, via LouisianaSports.net.
A. Packers.com reported that James Pearce's pressure increased from 51 to 55.
A. James Pearce Jr. plays as a defensive end for the Tennessee Volunteers as of April 2025.
