What they had to say about him: **"**Pearce is a tight-hipped, linear pass rusher with explosive take-offs and good speed-to-power but a lack of bend to flatten at the top. His high-pressure rate is partially derived from an instinctive feel for positioning, allowing him to work around protection for quick wins into the pocket.
"He's very long but narrow through his hips, so the build-out of his frame might be limited. Pearce knows how to play around blocks and has the speed to close and tackle, but his base is naturally narrow and lacks bend. He'll need to improve his strength and technique as an NFL run defender. Despite those concerns, Pearce's length, twitch and rush production create a higher ceiling." – Lance Zierlein, NFL analyst
How he stacks up: The Athletic's Dane Brugler ranks Pearce as his No. 21 overall prospect in his first list of the Top 100 players in the draft.
"Long and athletic, Pearce is able to convert his speed to power, and he rushes from a low position to forklift blockers using his extended levers," Brugler said. "There are some question marks about his ability in the run game, but he chases with terrific effort to make stops near the sidelines."
NFL media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has a similar ranking for Pearce as he comes in at No. 22 in his latest version of his Top 50 players in the class.