In his four years at The Citadel, Pierce finished with 180 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles. He is projected to go undrafted, but did get invited to the Senior Bowl, which took place Jan. 27.
”End of the day, you’re going to get somebody who’s just a ball player, “ Pierce said of his abilities. “I might not have the huge size everybody is looking for, but I can play ball. I’m a physical downhill linebacker, also a linebacker that can make the plays from sideline to sideline.