The #2 Junior Linebacker In Tennessee: JP Peace
JP Peace is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Knoxville West High School. Peace is ranked as the 504th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 40 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Peace is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Tennessee and is listed as the #2 Linebacker in the state of Tennessee. He is committed to play at Tennessee.
Who are some role models in your life?
The biggest role models in my life are my dad and my grandpa. They never stopped pushing me and helping me become the best version of myself.
What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Pregame, I listen to a little bit of everything, but my favorite artists are Lil Wayne, YoungBoy, Raq Baby, and Elevation Worship.
What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my constant motor, physicality, and speed.
What is your favorite memory of your career?
Winning the state championship my freshman year and the Anderson County game during my sophomore year.
Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve ever played with was Ryan Scott—he was a great mentor to me. The best players I’ve played against are Will Jones and Kenny Simon.
What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give to an aspiring D1 athlete is to never stop working hard and always believe in your dreams.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be the Dominican Republic—I’ve heard a lot of great things about it.
How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with football my freshman year of high school.
If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Michael Jordan because I think his competitiveness is similar to mine.
What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan was when Tennessee beat Alabama in 2022.
