Jerry Rice

Legendary Athlete

NFL Legend / Greatest Wide Receiver / Football Hall of Famer

Born October 13, 1962 | Position: Wide Receiver

Professional Athlete Record Holder

Coach's Note: Jerry Rice is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, holding numerous league records that still stand today.

Career Highlights

1Super Bowl Championships

Won 3 Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.

Led the 49ers to victory in Super Bowls XXIII, XXIV, and XXIX.

2NFL Records

Holds 38 NFL records including most career receptions.

His 1,549 career receptions stood as the record for over a decade.

3Pro Bowl Selections

Selected to 13 Pro Bowls during his 20-year career.

Demonstrated consistent excellence across two decades in the NFL.

4Career Touchdowns

Scored 208 total touchdowns (197 receiving, 10 rushing, 1 fumble return).

This remains the NFL's all-time record for total touchdowns scored.

5Receiving Yards

Accumulated 22,895 receiving yards over his career.

This record stands nearly 5,000 yards above the next closest receiver.

Coach's Note: Rice's records are particularly impressive considering he played most of his career before the modern pass-heavy NFL era.

1Route Running

Renowned for precise route running and ability to create separation.

His crisp cuts and disciplined patterns made him nearly uncoverable.

2Work Ethic

Legendary training regimen that set the standard for NFL receivers.

His famous "Hill Runs" in the offseason became the stuff of NFL lore.

3Durability

Played 20 NFL seasons at an elite level.

His longevity is unmatched among receivers, playing until age 42.

1College Career

Played at Mississippi Valley State (1981-1984).

Set NCAA records in the "Satellite Express" offense with QB Willie Totten.

2San Francisco 49ers

Drafted 16th overall in 1985 by the 49ers.

Formed legendary connection with Joe Montana and later Steve Young.

3Oakland Raiders

Played for Raiders (2001-2004), reaching Super Bowl XXXVII.

Proved he could still perform at age 40 with 92 catches in 2002.

4Seattle Seahawks

Final season with Seahawks in 2004.

Retired as the most decorated receiver in NFL history.

Coach's Note: Rice's career spanned three decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s), demonstrating remarkable consistency and adaptability.