Who is Rickea Jackson? Falcons player James Pearce Jr's alleged girlfriend involved in Florida domestic incident

In a shocking incident, Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr, who is reportedly dating WNBA star Rickea Jackson, was arrested following a domestic dispute in Florida. The news has sparked concern given Pearce's high-profile athletic career and his connection to another professional athlete. Amid the social media outrage and concerns, let's find out who is Rickea Jackson, James Pearce Jr's alleged girlfriend.

Rickea Jackson currently plays as a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. A standout athlete in college at the University of Tennessee, Jackson was selected fourth overall in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Even before turning professional, she represented the United States in several international competitions, including the 2023 FIBA AmeriCup, where the team won silver; the 2019 FISU World University Games in Italy, earning silver; and the 2019 FUBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Mongolia, where she took gold home.

Well, Jackson's relationship with Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr had been the subject of speculation for some time and gained attention when she appeared with him during the 2025 NFL Draft, where Pearce was selected 26th overall. However, according to the New York Post, the couple had reportedly ended their relationship in September.

According to the New York Post, James Pearce Jr was taken into custody on Saturday, February 7, following a domestic dispute in Doral, Florida. Soon the authorities were called to the scene involving a man and a woman, and reports indicate that Pearce initially fled the area in his vehicle before being arrested by the law enforcement, reported PrimeTimer.

James Pearce Jr was taken into custody by the Doral Police Department and booked at the Turner Guildford Knight Correctional Center. While no bail has been set, he faces charges including one count of aggravated stalking, one count of fleeing from police and two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Additionally, reports indicate that Pearce tried to evade authorities in his car, and it led to a pursuit that ended when he crashed his vehicle and was subsequently arrested. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Falcons issued a statement acknowledging the incident and confirmed that the team is closely monitoring the situation.