'22 NC DE James Pearce (Tennessee signee)

[Ron Swanson]

Bumped to 5.9 4 star #163 overall on Rivals

 

[Ron Swanson]

He wasn’t even in the Top 250 before today.

 

[gorockytop98]

I wonder if the reported grade issues is the reason why he’s waiting

Feels like this

 

[T2P_Priceless]

If he waits to sign in February that’ll give Garner plenty of time to land him.

If he waits he prob won’t have a spot. I think most HS and JUCO will be signed early with the rest for portals

 

[Vols2DaWall]

Yeah I think we are gonna pass if he goes beyond ESD. Can’t waste a spot on a guy who may not make it to campus

 

[lilesrt]

If he waits he prob won’t have a spot. I think most HS and JUCO will be signed early with the rest for portals

Okay, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the information.

 

[LittleVol]

Josephs, Agu and Verse at Edge for this class....that's an excellent combination of immediate help and stocking up for the future IMO

It's a good start.
Still need more NOW.

 

[swchandler1988]

Need some more @griddie insight here

 

[Vol Main]

So Garner’s trash?

I would not say that. That feller ought to know Garner's got a good rep.

 

[Maxwell865]

Tennessee isn't holding off James Pearce because of his academic situation, if that's what you're asking. He does have some work to do, but I don't think the Vols would turn him away. They like him quite a bit, and if they could sign him on Wednesday, I think they would gladly take him. The big question is whether he will sign on Wednesday, though, and right now it sounds like he's more likely to wait until February to sign. His state championship game is Saturday night, so right now it looks like he probably won't be visiting anywhere this weekend. And if he extends his recruitment beyond the Early Signing Period, then it's always possible other teams could enter the picture and make things tougher for Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina.

-Callahan

 

[swchandler1988]

I think it’s interesting that Pearce’s Instagram handle is literally @tenn.pearce. Hm

 

[WilcoVolsFan]

Josephs, Agu and Verse at Edge for this class....that's an excellent combination of immediate help and stocking up for the future IMO

If that's where they end up, wouldn't complain one bit.

 

[griddie]

Need some more @griddie insight here

He will have a spot regardless. Top 5 player easily in NC. He has a chance to qualify. 100% on him to get it done.

 

[T2P_Priceless]

I think it’s interesting that Pearce’s Instagram handle is literally @tenn.pearce. Hm

For real?

 

[MoB_MoVols]

James Pearce will play for a state championship on Saturday night. The original plan was to bring him in officially this weekend but the fact they made the title game made that impossible. Mike Ekeler will be at his game on Saturday night. Tennessee continues to be in the best position possible. They are hoping he will sign next week but most believe he will wait until February. We have talked to a few different people this week who believe that Tennessee will still stand a solid chance in February even with the added attention that Pearce is sure to see.

-Vq

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

[James Pearce will play for a state championship on Saturday night. The original plan was to bring him in officially this weekend but the fact they made the title game made that impossible. Mike Ekeler will be at his game on Saturday night. Tennessee continues to be in the best position possible. They are hoping he will sign next week but most believe he will wait until February. We have talked to a few different people this week who believe that Tennessee will still stand a solid chance in February even with the added attention that Pearce is sure to see.

QUOTE="MoB_MoVols, post: 20649402, member: 44221"]-Vq[/QUOTE]

I have wondered if the added portal activity that can happen after ESD would not get some guys to NOT wait till FEB for fear of everybody filling up their 85 slots. 85 is 85 whether they are part of the 25 counters or through the portal recovery. Or do I have that wrong?

 

[sjt18]

I have wondered if the added portal activity that can happen after ESD would not get some guys to NOT wait till FEB for fear of everybody filling up their 85 slots. 85 is 85 whether they are part of the 25 counters or through the portal recovery. Or do I have that wrong?

One of the maybe unintended consequences of the portal is that teams will have to make space for portal players and often without the player wanting it. If UT fills up the class with HS and JUCO then you'll see current players lose their scholarships so 7 portal players can be added

 

[VolzMan53]

I think if he doesn't sign its about getting more options in January. With more roster movements likely in the coming weeks there will be some schools that have a spot or two open up and he might have more options. I think there are definitely some schools telling him not to sign early.

-Hubbs

 

[m1al]

-Hubbs

Sounds like he doesn't want to come to Tennessee. Waiting on "prettier girls" to break up with their current boyfriends....

 

[DaddyChad]

Sounds like he doesn't want to come to Tennessee. Waiting on "prettier girls" to break up with their current boyfriends....

Time to move on then.

 

[Dudleys87]

-Hubbs

Good luck with that it usually never happens irks out in their favor.

 

[MarcoVol]

Sounds like he doesn't want to come to Tennessee. Waiting on "prettier girls" to break up with their current boyfriends....

Sounds like he wants to maximize and then explore all of his options which is a very wise move

 

[m1al]

Time to move on then.

I'm totally guessing, it just has that "feel" to me. If true though, then yea, I agree and focus elsewhere.

 

[m1al]

Sounds like he wants to maximize and then explore all of his options which is a very wise move

I like your take better. It's more encouraging than mine....

 

[appvol]

You can watch Pearce tonight at 7 in the state championship game.

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