Being the son of arguably the best receiver of all-time, USC wideout Brenden Rice has had large sneakers to fill his entire life.
And a bit of over two months away from possible being drafted, Rice is A-OK if he’s picked by his father’s former staff the San Francisco 49ers, even when which means enjoying within the shadow of his 12-time All-Professional dad.
“If the 49ers are the right scenario for me to go forward and battle for a high place on that staff, then most undoubtedly [I’m OK following in my father’s footsteps],” Rice told NBC Sports activities Bay Space. “I’m ready for it.”
Rice admitted a few of his favourite gamers to look at play in San Francisco, together with quarterback Brock Purdy, working again Christian McCaffrey, receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel and offensive deal with Trent Williams.
Whereas no one possible expects Rice to dwell as much as his father’s Corridor of Fame resume, there’s no query he’ll be repeatedly in comparison with his dad if he lands with the 49ers.
In 16 seasons with the 49ers, the senior Rice totaled 1,281 receptions, 19,247 yards and 176 touchdowns with 10 first-team All-Professional choices, 12 Professional Bowl choices, two NFL Offensive Participant of the 12 months awards and three Tremendous Bowl championships.