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Tennessee Football: 3 Early Signees Who’ll Have an Instant Impact

By Jackson Caudell

Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel reacts to a call in overtime at the 2021 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Kns Tennessee Purdue
Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel reacts to a call in overtime at the 2021 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Kns Tennessee Purdue /
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Head coach Josh Heupel watches as players take the field for Tennessee’s first Nashville practice at Vanderbilt Stadium in preparation for their game in the Misic City Bowl Sunday, December 26, 2021. Ut Practice 09
Head coach Josh Heupel watches as players take the field for Tennessee’s first Nashville practice at Vanderbilt Stadium in preparation for their game in the Misic City Bowl Sunday, December 26, 2021. Ut Practice 09 /

2. James Pearce (Edge)

Are you sensing a theme about where Tennessee needs the most help? It is with the pass rush and overall talent and athleticism on defense.

There are going to be the most opportunities for these kinds of players to get on the field for Tennessee football next fall. The most talented edge prospect that the Volunteers signed this cycle was James Pearce.

Pearce is 6-5/220 LBS from Charlotte, North Carolina. The exciting thing about Pearce is that he is just now tapping into his potential.

Athleticism and versatility are his strengths and he can beat offensive linemen off the snap quickly to put pressure on the QB. Look for Pearce to make his presence known early and challenge for playing time. This was an underrated recruiting win for the Tennessee staff this season.

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