[184], Rice has played golf for over 20 years and woke up early to play golf during his football career. [1] The 49ers won the NFC West with a 106 record. The career stats aren't close. [38] As a senior in 1984, he surpassed his own Division I-AA records for receiving yards (1,845), and receptions (112); his 27 touchdown receptions in the 1984 season set the NCAA record for every division. [135] The Raiders played the New York Jets in the Wild Card Round, winning 3824, with Rice having nine receptions for 183 yards and a touchdown. [63] He was plagued by an ankle injury throughout the season,[84] but still put up high numbers in the games he played, finishing the season with 64 receptions for 1,306 yards and nine receiving touchdowns, averaging a career-high 20.4 yards per reception, earning him more selections to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams. Going into the 1990s, Rice won a third Super Bowl in 1994, and a second Offensive Player of The Year Award. All rights reserved. "[18] The 49ers traded their first, second, and third-round picks for the New England Patriots' first and third-round picks. Rice's meticulous preparation and work ethic during his 20-year NFL career became legendary. One of Rice's currently is coming close to being toppled. "[33] Success on the field did not put any money in his pocket, and many times he relied on friends for food, stating that the food given to him at Mississippi Valley "were not enough for a growing man". Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice grabs a big-ass cooler and helps a DraftKings winner celebrateNFL sidelines style!in the sports betting brand's new commercial timed to the playoffs: DraftKings | Jerry Rice Nice PJs in the bedroom scene, Jerry! We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. [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. No similar athletetes found, or insufficient combine data. [19] To provide for his family, he and his brothers picked corn, cotton, carrots, and hay. 1987 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Rice later wrote in Go Long! [51], Rice's record-breaking season at Mississippi Valley State caught the attention of NFL scouts. In the same year, he guest-starred as himself in the episode "Lyin' King" on the sitcom Rules of Engagement. Can we all just get along! Two of his former teammates from B.L. [178] In 2009, Rice portrayed Hal Gore in the film Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling. 1 overall pick of the 1985 USFL Draft, but the league folded after its 1986 season. Jerry Rice spent 21 years in the NFL. [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. [25] Rice had a breakout junior season, primarily playing wide receiver and defensive back. Everyone's favorite combine event, the 40-yard dash, is as pointless as any that will take place in Indianapolis this weekend. [144] By the time the 2004 season was starting, Rice struggled, and by the fourth game of the season, Rice had five receptions for only 64 yards. [138] Oakland finished the season with an 115 record and made the postseason. Herschel Walker, Donald Trump and an ill-fated NFL lawsuit", "Most Receiving Yards In A Game 49ers Player", "Jerry Rice making a name for himself after one year in the NFL", "1985 NFL All-Rookie Team | Pro-Football-Reference.com", "Amid 49er Clouds, a Silver Lining Called Rice", "It's big plays that have saved the 49ers", "America's Favorite Game: Super Bowl winners", "Which wide receivers have won Super Bowl MVP? 16 selection overall and drafted Rice before the Cowboys had a chance. [129] Rice finished the 1999 season with 67 receptions for 830 yards and five touchdowns. [78] When the strike ended, Rice resumed playing. All Rights Reserved. [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. 107 Central Michigan. Nov 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM. After speaking with Largent, Rice was permitted to wear Largent's retired jersey No. [44][45] By the end of his college career, he had broken 18 NCAA records. [18] The 49ers finished the regular season with a 106 record and made the postseason. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [1], As of the end of the 2015 NFL season, Rice holds the following league records:[1][170][171], Throughout his collegiate and professional career, Rice has won the following awards and honors: [1][70][169][168][167][172][37][41], Rice married Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell on September 8, 1987. [82][83] The 49ers finished the season 132 and made the postseason, but lost in the Wild Card Round to the Minnesota Vikings 2436, with Rice having three receptions for 28 yards. Now his team is loaded with veterans to make a splash in C-USA. 2004 Snap Share. [122] Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro. [147] In total Rice had 25 receptions for 362 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Seahawks, having 30 receptions for 429 yards and three touchdowns in total for the season. [119] With an 115 record and making the postseason, the 49ers lost in the divisional playoffs to the Packers, in which Rice had 11 receptions for 117 yards. He scored more points than any other non-kicker in NFL history with 1,256. No. Jerry Rice (boon) Walsh was in his Houston hotel room the night before a 1984 game with the Oilers, fighting to stay awake. Rice posted his response on Instagram, with a list of his career stats and Moss's career stats. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 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. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, 2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Rookie Receiver Idols. Rice is the nation's No. [77] The following week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Rice recorded four receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns. That was the second-highest figure in the Sports Info Solutions database, dating back to 2016. "[58] Rice was selected by the United States Football League (USFL), where the Birmingham Stallions selected him with the No. 49ers steal Jerry Rice away from Cowboys The one problem Walsh and the 49ers faced in the 1985 draft was they had won the Super Bowl the previous year, hence holding the final pick in Round. [15] Joe was described by Rice as "a tough man" and held him and his siblings to a strict lifestyle. It's not correct or based on any source I could find. Jerry Rice, in full Jerry Lee Rice, (born October 13, 1962, Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.), American professional gridiron football player whom many consider the greatest wide receiver in the history of the National Football League (NFL). [135] They won in the Divisional Round against the Jets, 3010, and in the AFC Championship Game against the Tennessee Titans, 4124, making it to the Super Bowl. [66] Rice exploded for ten receptions for a then franchise-record 241 yards against the Los Angeles Rams in December, his first over 100 receiving yards, with San Francisco losing 2027. [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. Yards: Rice 22,895, Moss 15,292 Touchdowns: Rice 197, Moss 156. [93] On November 4 against the Green Bay Packers , Rice had a six reception, 181-yard performance with a touchdown. [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. Where did analysts expect Jerry Rice to be drafted? Jerry Jr. was a walk-on at UCLA and redshirted his first season. Nicknamed "World" because of his superb catching ability, his accomplishments and numerous records, Rice is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history and one of the greatest players of all time. Draft: Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [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. Sixteen of those. [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. School: Mississippi Valley State University. [139] There, against the Buccaneers, coached by former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, they were defeated 2148, with Gannon throwing five interceptions, including three for touchdowns, and Rice having five receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. He did so wearinga "GOAT" sweatshirt and a matching pair of cleats. The greatest wide receiver in NFL history, and one of the best. Jerry Brewer's Washington Post article, "The NFL Beat Trump. Do you have a blog? Jerry Rice. [1][154], Despite being keen about his public image early in his career, Rice is remembered for his work ethic and dedication. Yes, if you google "Jerry Rice 40", you get 4.71. [92], In the 1990 season, Rice started all 16 games. [1] Before the start of the season, Bill Walsh had informed Rice that it would be his last. He finished his career with 1,549 receptions for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns -. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. NFL Draft - Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson recorded 81 pass pressures two seasons ago in 2021. [23] Initially unhappy about this, Rice's mother relented after realizing that "the more I fought it, the more determined he was, so I gave it up. Height: 6-2 Weight: 200. ", "Most Receiving Touchdowns In A Postseason", "How Many NFL Wide Receivers Have Won the Triple Crown? [18] Playing against the Rams, Rice had six receptions for 157 yards. Jerry Rice - Age 40 - 1,211 receiving yards. National Scouting director Jeff Foster does a great job of running the combine. The 1985 draft. [167] He was officially named to both the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Bold denotes postseason games. He joined the 49ers in 1985 after being drafted with the 16th overall pick. Ht/Wt: Position:DE Drafted From: Michigan. And he did it. [142] Oakland as a team regressed from their 115 record in 2002 to a 412 record in 2003, leading to the firing of head coach Bill Callahan. [1] The season was the first that Rice failed to reach 1,000 yards receiving while playing in all 16 games. 2019 NFL Combine Results. Known primarily as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, winning three championships, he then had two shorter stints at the end of his career with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. Jerry Rice Jerry Lee Rice (The G.O.A.T., World or Flash 80) Position: WR 6-2 , 200lb (188cm, 90kg) Born: October 13 in Crawford, MS (Age: 60-132d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 13x Pro Bowl 10x All-Pro 3x SB Champ 1987 NEA MVP 1987 PFWA MVP SB XXIII MVP HOF All-1980s Team HOF All-1990s Team 2x AP Off. Has scored the most touchdowns in NFL history (208) and holds virtually every significant career receiving . charity campaign, Rice went out there and ran his first 40-yard dash since his own NFL combine in 1985. [158], In 1999, Rice was ranked No. [1] He was named to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams. Position: WR. While no official results were published publicly from that 1985 event, The Athletic's Bob McGinn reported last year that a scout in possession of the official results says Rice clocked in at. Rice was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. In theory, Rice would make $419,796 as a rookie in 2020. according to the Inflation Calculator. [72][73] Rice had his second career 200-yard receiving game against the Washington Redskins, having a 12 reception, 204-yard performance. Rice would sprint across the hill every day during the offseason to improve his abilities. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Just before the 2005 season, on September 5, 2005, Rice announced his retirement after twenty-seasons. [136], In 2002, he caught 92 passes for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns, while being named to his 13th Pro Bowl team, and to the Second-team All-Pro team. 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. The Shadow League is a narrative company. [98] Along with Montana, teammates Ronnie Lott and Roger Craig had left in free agency, making Rice "the last of the Mohicans" as he described himself, the only remaining star player from San Francisco's 80s dynasty. [23] While a sophomore, the school's assistant principal caught Rice skipping class with a friend, causing him to panic and sprint away. Jerry Rice. [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. 2017 NFL Combine Results. [79] The record was broken by Randy Moss in 2007, when he scored 23 receiving touchdowns. [187] He was a team captain on The Big Break Puerto Rico, where his team won. 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. Rice also was noted as an effective blocking receiver. Stats Gamelogs Splits 100-Yard Receiving. For 16 years, Jerry Rice was a bad man. [62] Rice then signed a rookie contract for five years that paid him $377,000 per year. 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. "I wasn't worried. The number represented the year Rice was drafted (1985), his No. After the 2004 season, Rice signed a one-year contract worth $790,000 in total salary with the Denver Broncos which was his lowest contract offer in his 20 years in the league. [58] The 49ers had the No. Rice eventually approached her, and they dated casually before Rice met her mother. [32] They became friends and practiced into the evening. [52][53][54] Both the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers showed interest in him. [115], During the offseason of 1996, Rice and Jackie were expecting their third child, and on May 16, 1996, Jada Rice was born. He acquired the nickname "World," because of his ability to seemingly catch anything thrown near him. [103] Rice's "famous" catching ability, sometimes attributed to him having to catch bricks when working with his father during his childhood, led him to 1,549 career receptions, 117 ahead of the second-place Fitzgerald. The Bengals wanted a third rounder in exchange to move up three spots. Thanks to that 108-yard performance against the. [152] His 22,895 career receiving yards are 5,403 yards ahead of the second-place Larry Fitzgerald. Moor were there as well, but both left before the start of training camp. RESULTS Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. [111] Moving on to the NFC Championship game, they faced the Cowboys for the third straight year. While no official results were published publicly from that event, . Oldest wide receivers to gain 1,000 receiving yards or more in a season. "[18] The Rice family struggled financially, with Rice sometimes not having many pairs of clothing or having a "hearty meal on the table". The draft was held April 30 and May 1, . College: Mississippi Valley State. Colin, I respect your stance but don't disrespect the Flag". [155] He still cared extensively about his physical appearance, often tailoring his uniform and jersey, and combed his hair before putting on his helmet; his philosophy was: "If you look good, feel good, you'll play good", as described by Shawn Rogers, one of his friends. He scored a touchdown, but he cracked his left patella as he came down with the catch. [163][164] Rice retracted his claim shortly thereafter, stating that he "never used Stickum. [102] On September 13, Rice was knocked unconscious against the Buffalo Bills, and was taken out of the game with a concussion. [93] Montana injured his elbow in the NFC Championship game against the Giants, ending with the 49ers losing 1513, failing to repeat as NFC champions for a third time; Rice went for five receptions and 54 yards in the game. 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). During the Wild Card Round against the New York Giants, Rice had four receptions for 44 yards in the 317 loss. Freddie Joe Nunn. 2022: . [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). Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League, and arguably the greatest player of all time. [127], However, he made a full recovery, coming back in 1998 to record 82 catches for 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns, becoming the oldest receiver ever to record a 1,000-yard season, at age 36, and returned to the Pro Bowl team. The G.O.A.T., World, Flash 80 are nicknames for Jerry Rice. [78] He picketed outside the 49ers practice facility while some of his teammates (including quarterback Joe Montana and halfback Roger Craig), crossed picket lines to play. 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