Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (1986-1996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro 12 times in his 20 NFL seasons.

Rice compiled an amazing 18,442 receiving yards and 169 receiving touchdowns during his career as a San Francisco 49er. As if that weren't enough, Rice would go on to pad his stats even more, playing for several other teams including the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks, and finishing with an NFL-record 22,895 career receiving yards.

In season two of Dancing with the Stars, Rice was paired with dancer Anna Trebunskaya. They reached the final two before losing to singer Drew Lachey and his partner Cheryl Burke.

Rice and his dog, Nitus, were featured in Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football, a video game for the Wii that was released on August 16, 2011. In the game, sports aren't just for humans anymore, as the dogs have turned pro and compete alongside their owners for the coveted golden hydrant.