Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_3 (overall INTEGER, pick__number VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which Overall is the highest one that has a Pick # smaller than 9, and a Name of mike pearson?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(overall) FROM table_name_3 WHERE pick__number < 9 AND name = "mike pearson"