Jerry Rice
College: Mississippi Valley State
Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1985-2000), Oakland Raiders (2001-2004), and Seattle Seahawks (2004)
Super Bowl Wins: (1989, 1990 & 1995)
Accolades: 10-time First Team All-Pro, 13-time Pro Bowl, Two-Time Offensive Player of the Year (1987 & 1993), Hall of Fame Inductee (Class of 2010)
Summary: Arguably the most accomplished skill player in NFL history, Rice went from catching bricks from his dad under the hot Mississippi sun as a kid to catching touchdowns from legends like Joe Montana and Steve Young. Rice’s humble beginnings, small school background and questionable speed scared many teams away from drafting him high in the first round of the NFL draft—despite a record-shattering career at Mississippi Valley State.The Niners nabbing Rice with the 16th overall pick proved to be an all-time steal.
Rice’s list of accomplishments is endless. He is the all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and total touchdowns. Rice has led the NFL in receptions and receiving touchdowns in six different seasons each.
He dominated opposing defenders with precise route running, exceptional hands and supreme conditioning. His offseason workout regimen of running the hills of Mississippi is legendary. Rice’s outstanding fitness allowed him to play well 21 seasons in the NFL. At age 39 and 40, Rice notched back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
