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. [124], Before the 1997 season, Rice signed a seven-year, $32 million contract. Sign up to receive The Shadow League Newsletter in your inbox. No, Jerry Rice did not run a 4.71 40 in 1985. 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Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962)[1] is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 20 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Draft: Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. [1] For the fourth straight season, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro team. [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. 1985 NFL Draft History - Round 1. [1] United Press International (UPI) named Rice the NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year, and he was selected to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Jerry Rice WR Miss. The all-time . 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 . [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. Can we all just get along! [116] Against the Cowboys, he had five receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown. [125] The injury broke Rice's streak of 189 consecutive games played; throughout high school, college, and the NFL he had never missed a game excluding three strike games. [181] Rice served as an alumni captain for "Team Rice" during the 2014 and 2016 Pro Bowls. Latest on WR Jerry Rice including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com [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. It did not take long for that decision to pay huge dividends. The position he was most skilled at, however, was wide receiver. 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. He holds 36 NFL records - a record in itself. reported last year that a scout in possession of the official results says Rice clocked in at 4.58 back in the days. [190] He backtracked these statements later that month, after being criticized by the public and other players.[191]. 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. Rice, for example, ran an uninspiring 4.58 40-Yard Dash and a molasses-slow 4.65 20-Yard Shuttle Drill. On August 24, he officially retired as a 49er, signing a one-day contract for $1,985,806.49. Playing primarily for the San Francisco 49ers, he set a host of NFL records, including those for career touchdowns (208), receptions (1,549), and reception . Jerry Rice - K - Virginia Military Institute - 2024 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football From Prep to Pro!, EST 2001 Monday Jan 9, National Championship . His single-season receiving yards record was not broken until Calvin Johnson broke it in 2012. . 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. [14] Rice's father, Joe, was a brick mason who built houses by hand, while holding other jobs to provide for the family. Actor: Rules of Engagement. 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). [37] He set a single-game NCAA record with 24 receptions against Southern University. Or write about sports? [36], Rice had a record-setting 1983 campaign, including NCAA marks for receptions (102) and receiving yards (1,450). [78] When the strike ended, Rice resumed playing. [1][94][95] He was named to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams. "[58] Rice was selected by the United States Football League (USFL), where the Birmingham Stallions selected him with the No. [31] In 1982, Rice played his first season with freshman quarterback Willie Totten. Though Rice only had one catch for six yards in the game, the 49ers defeated the Packers 3027. 16 overall pick in 1986. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The inaugural winner was Towson running back Terrance West. Spouse: Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell (m since 1987-2009) Number: 80 (San Francisco 49ers / Wide receiver), etc. 80 jersey. [150] A halftime ceremony honored him during the 49ers' match-up with the Seattle Seahawks on November 19, 2006. 200. [29] Rice studied receiving techniques from Gloster Richardson. [40] Rice was named to the Division I-AA All-American team and finished ninth in Heisman Trophy balloting in 1984. By the 49ers in the 1st Round (16th Overall) in the 1985 Draft. Jerry Brewer's Washington Post article, "The NFL Beat Trump. [1] His single-game stats included eight receptions for 172 yards and four touchdowns against the Buccaneers, a nine reception, 155-yard performance with two receiving touchdowns against the Phoenix Cardinals, and an eight reception, 166-yard performance with two touchdowns against the Rams; all three were victories. [16] Overall, Rice caught 21 receptions for 409 yards and six touchdowns; his yards and touchdown numbers stood as postseason records until Larry Fitzgerald broke both of them in 2008. [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. 2020 NFL Combine Results. Stats Gamelogs Splits 100-Yard Receiving. [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. [1], Rice is remembered as one of the best clutch players in football history, often making game-winning catches throughout his career. Height: 6-2 Weight: 200. [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. [44][45] By the end of his college career, he had broken 18 NCAA records. The Twittersphere blew up as NFL Draft combine zombies went crazy over OU quarterback Jalen Hurts 4.59 40-yard dash time, which was the fastest among quarterbacks. [129] San Francisco was defeated in the Divisional Round by the Atlanta Falcons 1820. [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. Draft: Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. [23] While a sophomore, the school's assistant principal caught Rice skipping class with a friend, causing him to panic and sprint away. Each of these recipes take very little time to prepare so you can enjoy dessert quickly. [75] Rice had six receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the Divisional Round against the Vikings; the 49ers won 4113. Jerry Rice. Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) stating: "I soaked up everything I could. Ball Draft. "[23] Rice played basketball as a forward and was on the track and field team, competing in the high jump. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jerry Rice. [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. [66], During the 1986 off-season, Rice spent much of his time studying the 49ers playbook. He was named a first-team Division I-AA All-American. "[68] He recorded 49 catches, for 927 yards, and three receiving touchdowns, averaging 18.9 yards per catch in his rookie season, and started four out of sixteen possible games. Jacqueline Rice filed for divorce in June 2007, which became final in late December 2009. Jerry Rice - Age 39 - 1,139 receiving yards. The 49ers lost 349. [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). Instagram: He paired with dancer Anna Trebunskaya, and they reached the final two before losing to singer Drew Lachey and his partner Cheryl Burke. [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. On November 4, 2010, he was ranked No. [1] Rice helped the 49ers to an NFL-best 142 record, and they made the postseason. Rice would need to average 10.2 catches, 151.1 yards and 1.3 touchdowns per game. Super Bowl Champion: Chicago Bears AP MVP: Marcus Allen AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Eddie Brown More league info 1985 NFL Season Player Stats Standard Passing Rushing Receiving Scrimmage Stats Defense Kicking Punting Kick & Punt Returns Scoring Fantasy Player Fantasy Ranks Defensive Stats Weeks Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Do you have a blog? Career Stats for WR Jerry Rice. - Draft Scout Front Page - Buy Draft Scout Data - 2022 CFB Week 10 - 2022-2026 FBS/FCS Team Lists/Rosters - Draft Scout CFB Risers - Draft Scout CFB Fallers - 2023 Top 100 Small School Prospects No similar athletetes found, or insufficient combine data. He. [51], Rice's record-breaking season at Mississippi Valley State caught the attention of NFL scouts. [13] Crawford was a small town, having only 600 residents. [117] Vikings head coach Dennis Green said of Rice: "We did take the 49ers out of their running game, but Jerry was the one ingredient we had a hard time stopping", "In fact, we had a hard time slowing him down". 1, Moss No. 16: Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers No. Join our linker program. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [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. 2 in best WR debate", "Joe Montana, Jim Brown on Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Team", "Jerry Rice | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site", "Jim Brown Should Be No. [26] He was drawn to Mississippi Valley State; in part, because the school's coach, Archie Cooley, ran a pass-heavy offenseso much so that Cooley was nicknamed "The Gunslinger. Despite Hurts fast time, retired wide receiver GOAT Jerry Rice stole the show just by participating in a 40-yard dash charity event at the 2020 NFL combine. 49ers Museum Historian. For his son, also a receiver, see, Jerry Riceawards, championships, and honors, Joe Montana and first two Super Bowls (19851989), Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and later career (20012005), San Francisco 49ers first-round draft picks, List of National Football League career receiving yards leaders, List of National Football League career receptions leaders, List of National Football League career receiving touchdowns leaders, List of National Football League career scoring leaders, List of National Football League annual receiving yards leaders, List of National Football League annual receptions leaders, List of National Football League receiving touchdowns leaders, List of National Football League annual scoring leaders, List of National Football League records (individual), "Start with Rice No. Freddie Joe Nunn. [16] Rice became a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at the Delta Phi chapter. The 1985 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. [32] The 1984 Delta Devils averaged more than 60 points per game. The 49ers were allegedly trying to get in there to get Brown, but the Bengals wanted him as well and the trade never . For a guy who was considered one of the slower receivers in terms of pure speed, way back in the 90s, Rice moved pretty well for his age. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. [75] Rice struggled in the Wild Card Round against the eventual Super Bowl-winning Giants, fumbling what would have been a long touchdown on the game's first drive. [50] Her mother was initially unhappy about Rice and preferred that Mitchell see another boy that lived in Greenville, Mississippi, but after meeting Rice in person she approved of him. Rice's meticulous preparation and work ethic during his 20-year NFL career became legendary. [21], Rice attended B. L. Moor High School in Oktoc, Mississippi. [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. Catch a glimpse from this sneak peak of NFL Network's "Caught in the Draft: 1985 . Jerry Rice - Age 40 - 1,211 receiving yards. The Auburn wide receiver ran a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash 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. Jerry Rice weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing. After Rice fled, the principal was impressed with his speed, and informed the school's football coach, Charles Davis, who offered Rice a place on the team. "75 for 75" is an article series from the 49ers Museum highlighting legendary moments in 49ers . [16], During the 1995 season, Rice had a record-setting campaign. [60][61] In training camp, Rice had to compete with 49ers Dwight Clark and Freddie Solomon for roster spots at the wide receiver position. Jerry Jr. was a walk-on at UCLA and redshirted his first season. With only 4 ingredients, this cake is effortless to make. In the year to come, big banks' strategies will hinge on new . [91] By the end of the 1989 season, Rice had gained 82 receptions for 1,483 yards and 17 receiving touchdowns; both his yards and touchdown numbers led the league. [1] He was also named the NFLs MVP by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Rice eventually approached her, and they dated casually before Rice met her mother. [120] She made a recovery after many surgeries. Megatron can't stand up to it; Odell Beckham Jr. is nowhere close. Birthdate: October 13, 1962. Rice posted his response on Instagram, with a list of his career stats and Moss's career stats. 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. 2021 Contenders JERRY RICE Legendary /99 49ERS $5.50 $5.30 shipping DA4187 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice ROOKIE CARD NICE! [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. 10 overall prospect in the. [141] The fact that he lost a Super Bowl overwhelmed him to the point of crying in his hotel room after the game. Soundly", gives the information on how our NFL players and our president Donald Trump are having a controversial dispute. Anthony Schwartz has been known as one of the fastest wide receivers in the 2021 NFL draft, and he proved that with his 40-yard dash. Jerry Rice spent 21 years in the NFL. 2004 Snap Share. The Bengals wanted a third rounder in exchange to move up three spots. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. [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. $5.50 2 bids $5.00 shipping 4d 21h 1987 Topps Jerry Rice Card #115 San Francisco 49ers $1.99 1 bid $0.75 shipping 4d 19h 1994 Topps Stadium Club Jerry Rice #550 $2.75 2 bids Free shipping 6d 11h Position: WR. [7], Rice played college football for four seasons with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, setting several NCAA and team receiving records, including becoming the all-time leader in NCAA receiving touchdowns. [138] Oakland finished the season with an 115 record and made the postseason. 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. Rice signed a one-year $1.89 million rookie contract . 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. [122][123] Through 1994 and 1996, Rice racked up 342 catches for 4,601 yards and 36 touchdowns. His 197 career touchdown receptions are 41 scores more than the second place of 156 touchdown receptions by Randy Moss; his 208 total touchdowns (197 receiving, ten rushing, and one fumble recovery) are 33 scores ahead of Emmitt Smith's second-place total of 175. charity campaign, Rice went out there and ran his first 40-yard dash since his own NFL combine in 1985. 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. Just before the 2005 season, on September 5, 2005, Rice announced his retirement after twenty-seasons. 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[167] He was officially named to both the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. While no official results were published from Rices 1985 combine. This angered Rice as he wanted it to be a special day for him, not for Owens, and many of Owen's receptions were intentionally called in order for him to break the record. On January 1, 2022, it was announced that Brenden was transferring to the University of Southern California. 68-rated wide receiver and No. #1: Jerry Rice | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010) | #FlashbackFridays NFL 2.1M views 6 years ago Will Brenden Rice Be Good at USC? [80] After being selected to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams, Rice was awarded the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, becoming the first wide receiver to receive the award. For 16 years, Jerry Rice was a bad man. [137] He scored his 200th career touchdown against the Broncos. [34] Rice caught 66 passes for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore that year. [6] In 2000, Rice won the ESPY Award for Pro Football Player of the Decade for the 1990s. Apr 16, 2015. [184], Rice has played golf for over 20 years and woke up early to play golf during his football career. 3. Still got it. [118] He was selected to the Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro teams. Jerry Rice Football Cards (5) Assorted Bundle - San Francisco 49ers Trading Card Gift Set 4.5 (32) $1399 FREE delivery Jan 9 - 10 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. Position: WR. The draft was held April 30 and May 1, . Chocolate Cherry Cake. [93] Rice had a successful year, leading the NFL in receptions (100), receiving yards (1,502), and receiving touchdowns (13), becoming the first player to lead the NFL in all three categories in the Super Bowl era: only Sterling Sharpe (1992), Steve Smith Sr. (2005), and Cooper Kupp (2021) have managed the feat since. [1] With a 133 record and making the postseason, the 49ers won against the Bears in the Divisional Round. [62] Rice then signed a rookie contract for five years that paid him $377,000 per year. Last year Packers WR Davante Adams was the NFL's leader with 8.2 catches per game. [140] Up to this point, Rice had been undefeated in the Super Bowl, having already won three with San Francisco. [115] Rice had one of the best statistical games in his career against the Vikings, catching 14 passes for a career-high 289 yards (at the time the fifth-most ever in a game), and three touchdowns. Hard to say, as we saw on the football field Rice ran away from people in the open field sp he may not have been a fast starter and been very fast in the final 20 yards. [104] Rice surpassed Steve Largent's career receiving touchdown record on December 6 against the Miami Dolphins, scoring his 101st touchdown. He won back-to-back championships in 1988 and 1989, and was the MVP of the former championship. [1] With a 124 record and making the postseason, San Francisco won in the wild card round against the Philadelphia Eagles, but lost to the Packers in the divisional playoffs, as the 49ers were unable to gain any ground with their offense, with only 196 yards of total offense. While in college, he earned All-America honors and set 18 Division I-AA records. [107], While he didn't get along with free agent addition Deion Sanders, he believed Sanders would help in the 49ers' pursuit of the Super Bowl. 2019 NFL Combine Results. 20: Darryl Sims, Pittsburgh Steelers, retired in 1988 [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. [1] Oakland finished the season with a 106 record and made the postseason. [156] In addition to staying on the field, his work ethic showed in his dedication to conditioning and running precise routes, with coach Dennis Green calling him "the best route runner I've ever seen". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [9][10] He briefly signed with the Broncos, retiring shortly before the start of the 2005 season. [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. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. [16], Through the 2003 season, Rice caught 63 passes for 869 yards; he didn't score a touchdown until the 12th game of the season, scoring only two through the whole year. He scored more points than any other non-kicker in NFL history with 1,256. [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. He scored a touchdown, but he cracked his left patella as he came down with the catch. Combine results affect draft grades a great deal. Find out more. 80, the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49). [76], In the first game of the 1987 season, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rice went for eight receptions and 108 yards with a touchdown . The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 1, but What About Most Underrated? With his receiving yards, touchdowns, Pro-bowl selections, college career, and three Super Bowl wins with the San Francisco 49ers, who's to argue? [18] According to sports journalist Glenn Dickey, Rice caught 50 receptions and 30 touchdowns as a senior, helping to lead the team to a 172 record over his final two seasons. The figure was ceremonial, and Rice received no money. Here are 10 predictions for the banking industry in 2023: 1. [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. Going into the 1990s, Rice won a third Super Bowl in 1994, and a second Offensive Player of The Year Award. RESULTS Jerry Rice Football Cards (5) Assorted Bundle - San Francisco 49ers Trading Card Gift Set 32 $1399 FREE delivery Fri, Dec 9 Jerry Rice San Francisco 49ers Assorted Football Cards 5 Card Lot 30 $1598 FREE delivery Mon, Dec 12 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon Jerry Rice (49ers) 1986 Topps Football #161 RC Rookie Card - PSA 9 MINT (B) 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. [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". [182][183] In 2022, Rice partnered with the American Red Cross to raise awareness about blood donations. 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