Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [56] In a 2022 interview with Fox News Digital, Rice expressed his doubts about being drafted at the time: "To be honest, I never thought I was going to get drafted, I downplayed everything because I didn't want that disappointment of getting up here and then come down in disappointment if it didn't happen". [52][53][54] Both the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers showed interest in him. [1] He was also named the NFLs MVP by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. 2018 NFL Combine Results. [12] Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (19861996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro twelve times in his 20 NFL seasons, including ten First-team All-Pros, tied for the most by any player. 80, the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49). Jerry Rice - Age 40 - 1,211 receiving yards. School: Mississippi Valley State University. [122][123] Through 1994 and 1996, Rice racked up 342 catches for 4,601 yards and 36 touchdowns. [1] Before the start of the season, Bill Walsh had informed Rice that it would be his last. [143], Rice was traded to the Seattle Seahawks six games into the 2004 season in exchange for a 7th round pick and reunited with Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren, who had previously worked with Rice as San Francisco's offensive coordinator. The career stats aren't close. Jerry Rice - Age 36 . Career Stats for WR Jerry Rice. [132][63] He joined a Raiders team coming off a loss in the playoffs to form one of the oldest receiver duos with Tim Brown (age 35). [124] Wanting to make it back in time for the retirement of Montana's jersey number, he made his return 14 weeks later on December 15, much earlier than doctors wanted him to. [106], After the 1992 season, in April 1993, Montana was traded to the Chiefs; Rice wasn't able to properly say goodbye to him, and believed that San Francisco should have "treated Joe with more class" when they traded him. He paired with dancer Anna Trebunskaya, and they reached the final two before losing to singer Drew Lachey and his partner Cheryl Burke. [7] In 2011, The Sports Network awarded the inaugural Jerry Rice Award, to be given each year to the most outstanding freshman Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) player. Rice posted his response on Instagram, with a list of his career stats and Moss's career stats. 200. "[160] Stickum and similar adhesives were banned in the NFL in 1981, four years before Rice joined the league; he commented that "all players" in his era used the substance. "[30], In 1981, Rice's freshman season, he caught 30 passes for 428 yards and two touchdowns. [173][174] After three seasons and limited playing time, Jerry Rice Jr. graduated from UCLA and transferred to UNLV, and was eligible to play immediately. Rice would need to average 10.2 catches, 151.1 yards and 1.3 touchdowns per game. [78] When the strike ended, Rice resumed playing. Rice was to earn a $4.1MM salary in 2001, and although his first Raiders contract a four-year, $5.4MM pact called for him to make just $1.4MM that season, the veteran landed on his feet in Oakland. [48][49], During this time, Rice met Jackie Mitchell at an MVS basketball game, while she was still in high school. Jerry Rice Number: 80 Position: WR Years: 2001-04 School: Mississippi Valley State One of the most decorated players in NFL history, Rice joined the Raiders after 16 years with the San. 2023 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft. [57], In the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, Dallas had the No. [32], After an August practice experiment, Cooley had Totten call all the plays at the line of scrimmage without a huddle, resulting in even more staggering offensive numbers. 17: Kevin Brooks, Dallas Cowboys, retired in 2004 No. As part of NFL Networks Rich Eisens #RunRichRun charity campaign, Rice went out there and ran his first 40-yard dash since his own NFL combine in 1985. Brenden Rice, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice who caught 21 passes for 299 yards and 3 TDs last season for Colorado, is transferring to USC, he announced. Rice eventually approached her, and they dated casually before Rice met her mother. [158], In 1999, Rice was ranked No. [110] Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams. 2023 Mock Draft; . Tim Brown. Actor: Rules of Engagement. [38] Rice's all-division NCAA record for total career receptions stood until 1999 when Scott Pingel of Division III Westminster logged his 302nd career reception. Super Bowl wins: Rice 3, Moss 0. 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[151], Rice holds numerous NFL receiving records. Position: WR. Eisen said Rice's 40-yard dash this week was Rice's first since the 1985 NFL combine. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Rice also was noted as an effective blocking receiver. [1] Rice's teammate, Raiders starting quarterback Rich Gannon, was named the NFLs Most Valuable Player for the 2002 season. 16 selection overall and drafted Rice before the Cowboys had a chance. "[27] After Cooley watched him perform in person, and visiting the schools' campus, Rice committed to playing at Mississippi Valley State. 2022: 109 2021: 116 2020: 106 2019: . On November 4, 2010, he was ranked No. Jerry Rice. One could potentially fall, in time. Two of his former teammates from B.L. [25] Rice had a breakout junior season, primarily playing wide receiver and defensive back. [77] In total, he scored 22 receiving touchdowns in 12 games, coupled with 1,078 receiving yards from 65 receptions. [1], Rice is remembered as one of the best clutch players in football history, often making game-winning catches throughout his career. Moor were there as well, but both left before the start of training camp. The slowest 40-yard dash time by an upcoming draftee at the 2020 NFL combine was a 5.60 by former Washington OL Trey Adams. Though Rice only had one catch for six yards in the game, the 49ers defeated the Packers 3027. [148] Rice never played for the Broncos, therefore he was only allowed his guaranteed money for a grand total of $25,000. He won back-to-back championships in 1988 and 1989, and was the MVP of the former championship. [33] Under the direction of Cooley, Mississippi Valley State ran an "unusual" offense, playing four wide receivers who tended to line up on one side of the field. [180] Rice and his dog, Nitus, were featured in Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football, a video game for the Wii that was released on August 16, 2011. [120] This caused Rice to miss almost all of June mini-camp and one week of training camp; he was supported by his teammates and coaches along the way. 195. Nov 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Rice gave a glimpse of what was to come when he averaged 18.9 yards per catch on 49 receptions for 927 yards and 3 TDs as a rookie. Jerry Rice WR Miss. [29] Rice studied receiving techniques from Gloster Richardson. Jerry Rice. Tim Brown. No. He finished his career with 1,549 receptions for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns -. Jerry Brewer's Washington Post article, "The NFL Beat Trump. [69][70] Nevertheless, Rice struggled, dropping numerous passes that season. [1] Rice helped the 49ers to an NFL-best 142 record, and they made the postseason. Jerry Rice had 22,895 receiving yards over his career. He scored a touchdown, but he cracked his left patella as he came down with the catch. Sixteen of those. [181] Rice served as an alumni captain for "Team Rice" during the 2014 and 2016 Pro Bowls. Against the Tennessee Titans, where Rice had seven receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown, he surpassed Walter Payton as the all-time leader in scrimmage yards, with 21,281 scrimmage yards. As a result, the receiver is laying the groundwork for a breakout 2022 NFL season. The cherry taste combined with chocolate is decadent. Height: 6-2 Weight: 200. [21], Rice attended B. L. Moor High School in Oktoc, Mississippi. He was inducted in Canton, Ohio on August 7, 2010, alongside Emmitt Smith, Floyd Little, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, and John Randle. Valley St Scouts Grade Conference TBD 1985 Draft Pick Info 1985 Draft Results Jerry Rice E++ subscribers can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus. [134] Rice caught 83 passes for 1,139 yards and nine touchdowns for the year. [75] During the Divisional Round against the Redskins, Rice had six receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown in the 2810 victory. Retired with 38 career NFL records (16 regular season, 9 postseason, 11 Super Bowl, 2 Pro Bowl) Retired as All-time receiving record holder for franchise in every category. 80 and help take Seattle to the next level", "Broncos give Rice a chance to extend career", "Rice signs one-day deal to retire as a 49er", "Jerry Rice: One Retirement Isn't Enough", "What Is the Most Unbreakable Record in the NFL? Jacqueline Rice filed for divorce in June 2007, which became final in late December 2009. [129] Rice finished the 1999 season with 67 receptions for 830 yards and five touchdowns. That list looks like this: Seasons: Rice 21, Moss 14. [6] In 2010, he was chosen by NFL Network's NFL Films production The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players as the greatest player in NFL history. [59] Walsh described Rice as "a swift, smooth player who's got great instincts running with the ball, going to the ball and catching in a crowd. [75] Rice and the 49ers won in the Divisional Round against the Giants, but once again lost in the NFC Championship game against the Cowboys; Rice recorded nine receptions for 126 yards during the 1993 postseason. [100] San Francisco managed to win their final six games to finish with a 106 record but they failed to make the postseason, marking the first time in Rice's career that the 49ers failed to do so. The All-Pro tight end is currently in the midst of a stellar playoff run where he's caught 13 of his 16 targets for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Jerry Rice might be approaching 60 years old, but the NFL's all-time leader in catches and receiving touchdowns is still faster than most people. | Jerry Rice's Son, USC Transfer Wide. Now his team is loaded with veterans to make a splash in C-USA. Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 20 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Height: 6-2 Weight: 200. College Football Rankings First Look: (7-6) Jerry Kill once again proved he's one of the best coaches going. [25], Rice was a Mississippi All-State selection at wide receiver in his senior year. Jerry Rice. [135][143] This led Rice to be frustrated about his role with the team. [34] Rice caught 17 receptions for 199 yards against Southern, 17 receptions for 294 yards, and five receiving touchdowns against Kentucky State, and 15 for 285 yards against Jackson State. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. On October 14 against the Falcons, Rice caught a career-best five touchdowns to go with 13 receptions for 225 yards. [60][61] In training camp, Rice had to compete with 49ers Dwight Clark and Freddie Solomon for roster spots at the wide receiver position. [92] Rice finished Super Bowl XXIV with seven receptions for 148 yards and three touchdowns in the 49er's 5510 blowout victory against the Denver Broncos. [75] Rice had five receptions for 61 yards and three touchdowns, scoring all three in the first half of the 49er's 349 win against the Vikings during the Divisional Round. Check out the story of how Jerry Rice almost became a Bengal!Subscribe to NFL Films: http://goo.gl/XJTggLCheck out our other channels:NFL Network http://www.. [185] He competed in the Fresh Express Classic at TPC Stonebrae on the Nationwide Tour on April 1516, 2010, receiving a sponsor's exemption to play in the tournament. Just before the 2005 season, on September 5, 2005, Rice announced his retirement after twenty-seasons. [77], Before the 1988 season, Rice signed a five-year, $5.05m contract in June that kept him with the 49ers through 1992. [120] Minutes after the birth, however, Jackie suffered complications and nearly died from blood loss. His mother didn't allow him to join the school's football team in his freshman year, as she thought that football was "too rough" for Rice. Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Jerry Rice 1986 Topps Football Rookie Card RC #161 Graded PSA 6 5.0 (1) $14900 FREE delivery Only 1 left in stock - order soon. [17] Rice and his brothers often worked with their father building houses, catching bricks on top of scaffolds to make sure his father had bricks to lay. [1] He received MVP votes in seven out of his 20 seasons, won two NFL Offensive Player of The Year Awards, and a Bert Bell Award in 1987. During his 15-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII ('88), Super Bowl XXIV ('89) and SB XXIX ('94 . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Rice's exit marked the end of a 49ers era, one that rapidly wound down after Steve Young sustained a career-ending injury in September 1999. [1] The 49ers finished the regular season with a 1051 record and made the postseason. [87] He became the third wide receiver to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. 49ers Museum Historian. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Rookie Receiver Idols. [137] He scored his 200th career touchdown against the Broncos. Jerry Jr. was a walk-on at UCLA and redshirted his first season. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Rice broke his own records that year with 112 catches and 1,845 yards, and he would set an additional NCAA record with 27 touchdowns. Still got it. He followed that with a seven reception, 120-yard game against the New Orleans Saints. [152] His 22,895 career receiving yards are 5,403 yards ahead of the second-place Larry Fitzgerald. After a modest rookie season, Rice emerged in the following season as one of the best receivers in the league, leading the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns: a feat he achieved four times. Ball Draft. Sources vary on his 40-yard dash time, which was measured between 4.45 and 4.71 seconds. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Fields was widely considered the draft's second-best quarterback prospect behind only Clemson's Trevor Lawrence . [149][16] In August 2006, the 49ers announced that Rice would sign a contract with them, allowing him to retire as a member of the team where his NFL career began. [166] On September 20, 2010, during halftime of a game against the Saints, the 49ers retired Rice's No. The 49ers were allegedly trying to get in there to get Brown, but the Bengals wanted him as well and the trade never . Rice would sprint across the hill every day during the offseason to improve his abilities. On Sunday, June, 26 Draft Day the community is invited to find the life size cutouts of Jerry Rice throughout the Ka Makana Ali'i Center's common areas, eateries and retailers.Once He might have lost that battle had he not heard a TV . It's not correct or based on any source I could find. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [1] At age 41, he managed to play 17 games in a 16-game season, as he was traded before Oakland's bye week and after Seattle's, and never missed a game, so he played six games for the Raiders and 11 for the Seahawks. 2004 Snap Share. The draft was held April 30 and May 1, . [124], Before the 1997 season, Rice signed a seven-year, $32 million contract. 2004 Target Share. Ht/Wt: Position:WR Drafted From: Mississippi Valley. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [103] Against the Falcons, Rice had a seven reception, 183-yard performance with two touchdowns to go along with a 26-yard touchdown rush, totaling 209 scrimmage yards. [31] In 1982, Rice played his first season with freshman quarterback Willie Totten. The Shadow League is a narrative company. [133] During the season, he had an eight reception, 131-yard performance with three touchdowns against the Chargers, and a nine reception, 108-yard performance against the Broncos. Torrefaction is a main pretreatment technology for improving the properties of agricultural biomass in order to deal with such problems as high bulk volume, high moisture content and poor grindability. [16] In his 20 NFL seasons, Rice missed only 17 regular season games, 14 of them in the 1997 season and the other three in the strike-shortened season of 1987; his 303 games are the most ever by an NFL wide receiver by a wide margin. Bold denotes postseason games. [16] These assertions were proven correct, as Rice made it back to the Super Bowl with the 49ers in 1994, recording 112 receptions for 1,499 yards and 13 touchdowns, with Sanders winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Yes, if you google "Jerry Rice 40", you get 4.71. [47] Rice was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006, and was in the inaugural class of the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. 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