James Pearce Jr. fueled by Falcons' belief in him
Instead of feeling pressure, the former Tennessee defensive lineman embraces Atlanta's big move.
Terrin Waack
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons compiled a noteworthy trade package late during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to obtain edge defender James Pearce Jr., who was a player some predicted the Falcons might select at No. 15 overall. Instead, the Falcons used that pick to select Georgia ed