'22 NC DE James Pearce (Tennessee signee)

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Hallie said:
Grades .. well I knew there was a catch .. great ..Vols get a stud and he is gonna have trouble getting in school .. just our luck !!!
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I someone can't gradumate HS........you be havin some serious issues
 
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Bruce Wayne said:
VQ said he’s got work to do but “there’s a clear path” which means he should be fine unless Something crazy happens, but we got JJ Peterson eligible so we can get this kid in
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That's VQ's interpretation. I'm sure VN will see an opening here for rumor-mongering and hand-wringing that persists indefinitely throughout this guy's tenure with the Vols.
 
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“Just a massive finish,” said 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong of a class that took a late leap with the Wednesday additions of four-star defensive lineman Tyre West and four-star edge James Pearce. “Those two guys along with (edge Joshua) Josephs, those are guys who are going to get to the quarterback for you. Kaleb Webb is going to be one of the best receivers in the SEC. (Running back) Justin Williams is a huge get. We’re talking about foundational pieces here.”
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-Wiltfong

Highly complimentary of Williams and Pearce, yet has both ranked 88 three star.

Update your ish, Wiltfong.
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
He might be referring to the fact that it’s just the same thing as 247. It’s just Shannon Terry genius. Build a company. Sell a company for boatload of money. Crest new company to compete with old company. Hire away all that companies best talent. Sell company for boatload of money. Repeat.
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I think it was just a joke
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
ILB only spot in this class that I have concerns with and that is with thinking Herring is underrated. We just needed more
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Perry was called the most underrated signee in this class and Herring looks like a stud to me. But I agree, we needed one more good one. Hopefully, the portal will take care of that.
 
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As recently as last weekend, James Pearce didn’t intend to sign with any school this week. He didn’t take any official visits in the final weeks leading up to the start of the Early Signing Period, and most of the teams recruiting him had expected him to be available leading up to National Signing Day in February.

The four-star Class of 2022 edge rusher from Julius L. Chambers High School in Charlotte, N.C., surprised them Wednesday by signing with Tennessee, choosing the Vols over Georgia, South Carolina and scholarship offers from at least 15 other teams. His addition punctuated a strong Early Signing Day for the Vols, who landed a trio of four-star prospects to climb into the top 15 in the 247Sports Composite team rankings.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Pearce told GoVols247 on Thursday that he had been planning to sign in February. But he said he liked “everything” about Tennessee and ultimately decided there was no need for him to delay his choice any longer.

“I felt good,” said Pearce, who’s ranked the No. 307 overall prospect and No. 22 edge rusher in the 2022 class, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. “It was the right time. I just did it.”

Pearce attended three of Tennessee’s home games this season. He most recently returned to Knoxville on Nov. 13 for the Vols’ game against Georgia, and he already had been planning to take an official visit to Tennessee in January.

During his visits there this season, he said he was impressed by “the atmosphere” on game days. But that was hardly the only reason he picked the Vols.

“(I liked) everything about it — the brand of Tennessee, just everything,” Pearce said. “The brand, the history — everything of it. … With the history of Tennessee, if you go to Tennessee, there’s a lot of opportunity. (You can) compete every year, and it’s a chance to be great.”

Mike Ekeler, Tennessee’s outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, spearheaded Pearce’s recruitment for the Vols and made him a priority for months. First-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, defensive coordinator Tim Banks and others also have talked extensively with Pearce throughout his recruitment.

“I talk to everybody there,” Pearce said. “I’ve got a great relationship with the coaching staff — Coach Banks, all of them.”

Pearce said the Vols have told him they envision him “just playing off the edge” in their defense. During his senior season, he recorded 14.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, nine pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two safeties and a pair of interceptions.
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-Callahan
 
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MadWorld said:
So will he be a standup OLB our system?
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The LEO will play with their hand in the dirt and standing up, depending on situation and blitz packages. They will also drop back in coverage occasionally. The more versatile the athlete playing the position, the more exotic the defensive packages can be. Think Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys. He was at Penn St. when Coach Banks was there. This kid could grow into a Josh Allen type player.
 
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On300 ranking: No. 56
Next highest ranking: Three-star (247Sports, ESPN, Rivals)
Industry Comparison

James Pearce was in our initial On3 Outliers back in August. The Charlotte Chambers standout has continued to ascend in our eyes over the course of the his senior season. Pearce burst on the scene during the delayed spring season with a breakout campaign. He’s continued to progress this fall. We’ve taken in several Chambers games and Pearce constantly makes impact plays. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, he’s cat-quick off the ball and plays with a high effort level. Pearce also has some inherent strength and chippy physicality for a longer, leaner EDGE. He’s already showing some speed-to-power capabilities in addition to his first step. In his team’s most recent playoff game, we saw Pearce tally several explosive tackles for loss in addition to a few batted passes. Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina are among those in the mix for Pearce.
On3 Outliers: Football recruits On3 ranks higher than industry
 
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"Pearce is a really great edge-rushing prospect that has a lot to learn about the finer points of the game, but you can't teach his physical ability. He's about 6-foot-5 and more than 220 pounds. He's very explosive out of his stance. He's very strong as well, even though he may not look it. He does a great job of getting his hands on the ball carrier and getting them to the ground. But, he's really a pass-rushing specialist.

He is really good at disengaging offensive linemen once they try to get out of their stance and get a push on him. He gets into the backfield and creates chaos. I'm excited to see what the future looks like for him once he's in a college strength & conditioning program and has a chance to physically develop and get some quality coaching under his belt.
A great job by Tennessee getting this signature in the early signing period when it looked like he as going to hold off and wait to sign in February."
-- Adam Friedman, Rivals National Recruiting Analyst / Rankings Director
VolQuest - IMPACT ANALYSIS: Vols win again with James Pearce addition
 
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Fit
Length, length, length, and more length. That's the first thing that jumps off the charts when you look at James Pearce. Much like fellow edge rusher signee Joshua Josephs, Pearce's length allows him to disrupt passing lanes and be a nightmare mismatch for opposing Offensive tackles. His ability to be in as a speed rusher and control tackles in bulrush sets is uncanny. Tennessee believes he has the upside to be a potential first-round pick. As the Vols look to get longer and more polished at the Leo position in Tim Banks's defense, Pearce provides everything that this staff is looking for in an edge prospect. As his frame has continued to grow and develop, he has only gotten better season over season and week over week, and he projects as a guy who will find his way onto the field early in Knoxville. Even if not in the defensive rotation right away, Pearce's length, speed, and athleticism should allow him to work seamlessly into Mike Ekeler's special-teams unit.

Impact Rating
This is a signing that Tennessee wanted to get done before the end of this open opportunity to sign. Had Pearce's recruitment gone into February, the battle would have been much more fierce, as other teams continued to lurk and Georgia continued to push for his services. Pearce has been a long-time priority for this staff, and they did not miss it. Credit Mike Ekeler for carrying the workload here as Tennessee was able to close this one out and get it across the finish line. In today's college football world, where there is an emphasis on past rushers that are versatile enough to drop into coverage, Pearce provides everything that Tennessee wants to do on the edge in the future in Tim Banks's defense. In my opinion, this is as big of a signing as Tennessee has landed on the defensive side of the ball.

9.5 out of 10
Impact Report: Vols Land Massive Edge Presence in James Pearce
 
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