Person Biography:
Jerry Rice is a legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion. He is widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League and arguably the greatest player of all time. Born in Crawford, Mississippi, Rice did not start playing football until he was a sophomore in high school. He was not recruited by many major college football programs and attended Mississippi Valley State University, a public, historically black university and Division I-AA school.
Rice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh as the 16th overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. During his 15-year career with the 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls and one Super Bowl MVP. He enjoyed three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, including a Super Bowl appearance, and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2005.
Rice's meticulous preparation and work ethic during his 20-year NFL career became legendary. He holds 36 NFL records, including the most touchdowns in NFL history (208) and holds virtually every significant career receiving record. After his retirement, Rice's celebrity grew beyond the football field. He finished second in the second season of the ABC hit reality show Dancing with the Stars, led his team to victory on the golf course against other NFL legends on Big Break NFL Puerto Rico, and has appeared on numerous other television shows.
Rice has extensive broadcasting experience, including as an analyst for ESPN, NBC, and 95.7 The Game FM radio in the Bay Area. He co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, Super Bowl 50: 50 years 50 Moments, and published by Harper Collins. This success off the field and renowned work ethic has appealed Rice to numerous corporations, including NIKE, Mitchell & Ness, and Panini, where he is working as a brand ambassador and spokesperson.
In 2020, Rice and his family launched G.O.A.T. Fuel, a privately held lifestyle brand that empowers individual and collective greatness. G.O.A.T. stands for "Greatest of All Time", an nickname that has been widely used when describing Rice. G.O.A.T. Fuel promotes the unstoppable strength of a hopeful mindset through energy-infused products, content, and experiences.
Rice resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Latisha, and has four children.
