A 1st-round pick (16th overall) in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Mississippi Valley State University, Jerry Rice has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2004 with SEA, capping a 20-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 76.1 ScoutIndex Rating, the 94th percentile at the position. His volume stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 410 catches for 5,275 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 200#
College
Mississippi Valley State University
Draft
Rd 1, 16th overall (1985)
Seasons
1985–2004
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology94th percentile among WRs
16 games · 150 targets
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands86▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat71▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share89▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share95▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency86▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume96▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jerry Rice has appeared in 92 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: SF (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003), SEA (2004).
He has rushed for 31 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 410 passes for 5,275 yards and 33 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with LV: 1,211 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 96.9, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game12 vs KC, 2002 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game159 on 10 catches vs GB, 2003 Week 16
2002 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 39 4.9/g | 506 63/g | 3 |
| Away | 8 | 53 6.6/g | 705 88/g | 4 |
| In division | 6 | 35 5.8/g | 393 66/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 57 5.7/g | 818 82/g | 4 |
| In wins | 11 | 62 5.6/g | 843 77/g | 6 |
| In losses | 5 | 30 6.0/g | 368 74/g | 1 |
| On grass | 14 | 81 5.8/g | 1,001 72/g | 6 |
| On turf | 2 | 11 5.5/g | 210 105/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 7 7.0/g | 133 133/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 85 5.7/g | 1,078 72/g | 7 |
2002 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYJ | 4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | TEN | 5 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | TB | 5 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | SEA | 2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 48.8 |
| Week 2 | PIT | 11 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD | 39.5 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 144 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 5 | BUF | 4 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD | 49.4 |
| Week 6 | LAR | 7 rec, 133 yds, 0 TD | 71.6 |
| Week 7 | LAC | 9 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD | 64.2 |
| Week 8 | KC | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 39 |
| Week 9 | SF | 6 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD | 68.6 |
| Week 10 | DEN | 9 rec, 103 yds, 2 TD | 87.6 |
| Week 11 | NE | 6 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD | 54.6 |
| Week 12 | ARI | 7 rec, 110 yds, 1 TD | 61.7 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD | 72.9 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 7 rec, 113 yds, 0 TD | 73 |
| Week 15 | MIA | 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 49.9 |
| Week 16 | DEN | 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 17 | KC | 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 50.1 |
Jerry Rice — common questions
- What position does Jerry Rice play?
- Jerry Rice is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jerry Rice played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerry Rice has played for SF (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003), SEA (2004).
- Where did Jerry Rice go to college?
- Jerry Rice played college football at Mississippi Valley State University.
- When was Jerry Rice drafted?
- Jerry Rice was selected in round 1, 16th overall, of the 1985 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jerry Rice scored?
- Jerry Rice has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (33 receiving).
- What is Jerry Rice's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jerry Rice rated 51.0 for 2004, the 63rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Matt HasselbeckQB · 2004
- Shaun AlexanderRB · 2004
- Darrell JacksonWR · 2004
- Bobby EngramWR · 2004
- Koren RobinsonWR · 2004
- Jerramy StevensTE · 2004
- Trent DilferQB · 2004
- Itula MiliTE · 2004
Drafted in round 1, 1985
- Bernie KosarQB · pick 1
- Bruce SmithDE · pick 1
- Bill FralicG · pick 2
- Ray ChildressDE · pick 3
- Chris DolemanDE · pick 4
- Duane BickettLB · pick 5
- Lomas BrownOT · pick 6
- Ken RuettgersOT · pick 7
Also from Mississippi Valley State University
- Tyrone TimmonsWR · 2007–2007
- Ashley AmbroseCB · 1992–2004
- Fred FordDB · 1997–1997
- Ronald HumphreyRB · 1993–1995
- Vincent BrownILB · 1988–1995
- Danta WhitakerTE · 1990–1993
- Everett NicholasDB · 1992–1992
- Johnny SimsDT · 1992–1992