James Pearce Jr.
James Pearce Jr. is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing #27. James played college football at Tennessee and was drafted in 2025 (round 1, pick 26). Listed at 6'5" and 243 lb.
James Pearce Jr.: facts
- Team
- Atlanta Falcons
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #27
- College
- Tennessee
- Draft
- 2025, round 1, pick 26 (Atlanta Falcons)
- Born
- October 12, 2003 (age 22)
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 243 lb
- Rookie season
- 2025
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2025 draft picks in our database.
James Pearce Jr.: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Falcons linebackers
- Arnold EbiketieLB · #17 · Penn State
- Bralen TriceLB · #48 · Washington
- DeAngelo MaloneLB · #51 · Western Kentucky
- Divine DeabloLB · #0 · Virginia Tech
- Jalon WalkerLB · #11 · Georgia
- JD BertrandLB · #40 · Notre Dame
- Josh WoodsLB · #42 · Maryland
- Kaden EllissLB · #55 · Idaho
Also from Tennessee
- Alontae TaylorDB · Titans
- Alvin KamaraRB · Saints
- Byron YoungLB · Rams
- Cade MaysOL · Lions
- Cedric TillmanWR · Browns
- Darnell WrightOL · Bears
- Derek BarnettDL · Browns
- Dont'e Thornton Jr.WR · Raiders
Drafted near James in 2025
- Matthew GoldenRound 1, pick 23 · WR
- Donovan JacksonRound 1, pick 24 · OL
- Jaxson DartRound 1, pick 25 · QB
- Malaki StarksRound 1, pick 27 · DB
- Tyleik WilliamsRound 1, pick 28 · DL
- Josh Conerly Jr.Round 1, pick 29 · OL
James Pearce Jr.: questions
What team does James Pearce Jr. play for?
James Pearce Jr. is on the Atlanta Falcons roster (NFC South) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 27.
What position does James Pearce Jr. play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did James Pearce Jr. go to college?
Tennessee. 51 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was James Pearce Jr. drafted?
In 2025, round 1, pick 26, by the Atlanta Falcons.
How tall is James Pearce Jr.?
6'5" (77 inches), 243 lb.
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