Early in the year, Pearce was a player who was mentioned by some evaluators as a contender to be picked among the early selections in the draft. That buzz has curtailed somewhat, but he’s a pure rusher who is still expected to be a first-round pick.
The NFL Combine will be a big opportunity for Pearce to show off his traits and stake his claim at being the top rusher in the class. He appears incredibly explosive on film, blasting off the line of scrimmage when lining up wide of the offensive tackle. His first step is elite, and his speed-to-power transition makes him a dangerous threat for opposing quarterbacks.
