Jerry Rice - Career Overview

Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
Date of Birth: October 13, 1962

Career Teams

• San Francisco 49ers (1985–1999)
• Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
• Seattle Seahawks (2004)

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

• Super Bowl Championships: 3 (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
• Super Bowl MVP: Super Bowl XXIII
• Pro Bowl Selections: 13 times (1986–1991, 1993–1995, 1997, 2002)
• First-Team All-Pro: 10 times (1987–1991, 1993–1995)
• Second-Team All-Pro: 2 times (1996, 2002)
• NFL Offensive Player of the Year: 2 times (1993, 1995)
• NFL All-Decade Team: 1980s and 1990s
• NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
• NFL All-Time Leader in Receptions, Receiving Yards, and Receiving Touchdowns
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2010

Career Summary

Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the 16th overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. Over his 20-year career, Rice set numerous records, including the most career receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), and receiving touchdowns (197), many of which remain unbroken to this day. During his tenure with the 49ers, Rice established himself as a key player in the team's success, leading them to three Super Bowl victories and earning Super Bowl MVP honors in
1989. His work ethic, route-running precision, and hands made him a nightmare for defenders. After leaving the 49ers, Rice played for the Oakland Raiders, where he continued to produce at a high level, and concluded his career with a brief stint at the Seattle Seahawks. Even in the latter stages of his career, he remained a formidable threat on the field. Rice's legacy extends beyond statistics; he is celebrated for his impact on the game and his role in elevating the wide receiver position. His contributions to football have earned him a place among the sport's all-time greats.