Tennessee star defensive end James Pearce Jr. is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced late on Wednesday just before the declaration deadline for underclassmen. Pearce emerged as one of the top edge rushers in college football over the past two seasons while helping the Volunteers take significant defensive strides.

James Pearce, a 6-foot-5, 243-pounder, is among the top pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is as a projected first-round pick.

Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season. He projects as a first-round pick in April's draft.

The Tennessee Volunteers are working on an extension for defensive coordinator Tim Banks. The Tennessee Volunteers have now turned their attention to the 2025

The Tennessee Volunteers will retain defensive coordinator Tim Banks this offseason, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Banks was working on an expiring contract as the two sides negotiated an extension.

Tennessee was trailing at the half but quickly turned up the heat jumping ahead by double digits. Georgia had much success from Asa Newell who is the star forward on their team. N

A couple of SEC squads in the top 25 take the court on Wednesday, Jan 15 with the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs going against the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn.