Former Tennessee football star James Pearce Jr. named finalist for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Former Tennessee football player and current Atlanta Falcons running back James Pearce Jr. is a finalist for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, the league announced Jan. 22. Pearce, the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, recorded 26 total tackles, 16 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss, five pass deflections, one…