Edge rusher James Pearce, a former standout from Tennessee, visited the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday as part of their pre-draft evaluations. Pearce, a two-time first-team All-SEC selection, showcased his skills with 27.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, an interception return for a touchdown, and three forced fumbles in his final two college seasons.
Alongside Pearce, the 49ers also welcomed Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart for a visit, demonstrating their focus on bolstering their edge rusher options. Despite not making any edge rusher additions in the offseason, the team currently boasts a roster featuring Nick Bosa, Yetur Gross-Matos, Drake Jackson, and Sam Okuayinonu in that position group.
The 49ers' strategic move to evaluate top edge rusher prospects like Pearce and Stewart underscores their commitment to fortifying their defensive front ahead of the upcoming season.