Jerry Rice, born on October 13, 1962, is an iconic American former professional football wide receiver. Over his impressive 20-season career in the NFL, he won three Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers and had brief stints with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. Widely recognized as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, Rice holds numerous records and accolades, including being named the MVP of Super Bowl XXIII. His exceptional skills and statistics earned him a place among the greatest players in NFL history, making him a definitive figure in professional football.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| Born | October 13, 1962 (age 61) |
| Birthplace | Starkville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High School | B. L. Moor, Oktoc, Mississippi |
| College | Mississippi Valley State (1981–1984) |
| NFL Draft | 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16 |
| Season | Team | Games | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SFO | 16 | 49 | 927 | 3 |
| 1986 | SFO | 16 | 86 | 1,570 | 15 |
| 1987 | SFO | 12 | 65 | 1,078 | 22 |
| 1988 | SFO | 16 | 64 | 1,306 | 9 |
| 1989 | SFO | 16 | 82 | 1,483 | 17 |
| 1990 | SFO | 16 | 100 | 1,502 | 13 |
| 1991 | SFO | 16 | 80 | 1,206 | 14 |
| 1992 | SFO | 16 | 84 | 1,201 | 10 |
| 1993 | SFO | 16 | 98 | 1,503 | 15 |
| 1994 | SFO | 16 | 112 | 1,499 | 13 |
| 1995 | SFO | 16 | 122 | 1,848 | 15 |
| 1996 | SFO | 16 | 108 | 1,254 | 8 |
| 1997 | SFO | 2 | 7 | 78 | 1 |
| 1998 | SFO | 16 | 82 | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1999 | SFO | 16 | 67 | 830 | 5 |
| 2000 | SFO | 16 | 75 | 805 | 7 |
| 2001 | OAK | 16 | 83 | 1,139 | 9 |
| 2002 | OAK | 16 | 92 | 1,211 | 7 |
| 2003 | OAK | 16 | 63 | 869 | 2 |
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