Pearson played
college ice hockey at the
University of Maine where he was a two-time captain. During his three years at Maine he recorded 37 goals and 41 assists in 107 games. During the
2018–19 season he was named the
Hockey East Best Defensive Forward and was named to the
Hockey East All-Second Team. On March 18, 2019, Pearson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the
Detroit Red Wings. He was assigned to the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the
Grand Rapids Griffins following the conclusion of his collegiate career. During the
2018–19 season, he recorded two goals in ten games for the Griffins. During the
2019–20 season, in his first full professional season, he recorded eight goals and 14 assists in 59 games, during a season that was cancelled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. During the
2020–21 season, in his second full professional season, he ranked third on the Griffins in scoring with eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games. On August 5, 2021, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year contract. Pearson made his professional debut for the Red Wings on March 24, 2022. During the
2021–22 season, he recorded four hits and 7:40 average time on ice in three games with the Red Wings. On July 21, 2022, the Red Wings re-signed Pearson to a one-year, two-way contract. On September 8, 2023, Pearson left North America as a free agent and was signed to a one-year contract with
Slovak Extraliga team
HK Dukla Michalovce. In July 2024, Pearson signed with
Villacher SV of the
ICEHL. On June 3, 2025, Pearson signed a one-year contract with the
Nottingham Panthers of the
EIHL for the
2025-26 season, joining his former University of Maine teammates Mitch Fossier and Tim Doherty. ==Personal life==