Jerry Rice may be a GOAT, but he’s also a Dad.
Following a successful college tenure culminating in a standout season at USC with 12 touchdowns, Brenden Rice, son of the legendary Jerry Rice, has announced his entry into the 2024 NFL draft with aspirations of emulating his father’s path to stardom as a wide receiver.
Standing at 6’3″, Rice showcased his athleticism at the NFL combine on Saturday, with his Hall of Fame father in attendance, clocking an impressive 40-yard-dash time of 4.51 seconds.
Post 40-yard sprint, Rice displayed his route-running prowess and sure-handedness, executing a challenging shoestring catch along the sideline. Despite his father’s admiration, Jerry Rice didn’t hesitate to offer constructive criticism, humorously remarking, “He’s gotta drag that back foot,” in reference to his son’s failure to get both feet inbounds. The comment elicited laughter from the NFL Network panel, featuring Michael Irvin, Kurt Warner, and Steve Smith.
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Rice began his collegiate journey at Colorado before transferring to USC for his final two seasons. Throughout his tenure, he amassed 111 receptions for 1,821 yards and 21 touchdowns.
While Rice’s draft destination remains uncertain, analysts generally peg him with a mid-round grade. However, given his illustrious lineage, Rice could potentially surprise as a sleeper pick in the draft.
Regardless of the outcome, Jerry Rice is poised to support his son every step of the way, mirroring the unwavering encouragement he provided throughout Brenden’s college football journey.
