
On Thursday, February 27, defensive lineman and linebackers put their skills on display at the NFL scouting combine. Several players made a strong impression in front of scouts.
None bigger than Tenneesse’s James Pearce Jr. At Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, the 21-year-old ran a 4.47 40-yard dash. That was the fastest time of any defensive lineman this year. Pearce Jr. undoubtedly increased his draft stock with that performance.