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Lions Eye Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr. in Draft

1/26/2025

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ESPN's Mel Kiper forecasts that the Detroit Lions will snag James Pearce Jr., a dynamic edge rusher from Tennessee, with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the Lions struggling at 23rd in sacks last season, Pearce's explosive speed and impressive 19 career sacks could be the game-changer their defense desperately needs.

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Mel Kiper predicts the Detroit Lions will draft James Pearce Jr. in 2025, aiming to boost their 23rd-ranked sack total. The NFL draft began in 1936 to level the playing field, with teams selecting players based on previous season records, shaping the league's competitive landscape ever since.

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ESPN's Mel Kiper forecasts that the Detroit Lions will snag James Pearce Jr., a dynamic edge rusher from Tennessee, with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the Lions struggling at 23rd in sacks last season, Pearce's explosive speed and impressive 19 career sacks could be the game-changer their defense desperately needs.

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