Jerry Rice was drafted No. 16 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Mississippi Valley State. 303 regular-season games · 18 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 303
- Years as starter
- 18
- Career AV
- 1601st at Mississippi Valley State
- Pro Bowls
- 13
- All-Pro
- 10
The pick
How Jerry Rice came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
303 regular-season games · 18 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value
- Games played
- 303
- Seasons as a starter
- 18
- Career approximate value
- 1601st among Mississippi Valley State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14993% of career value
- Final season
- 200419 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 10× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Jerry Rice.
Memphis
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Ole Miss
Other WR picks from Mississippi Valley State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerry Rice in the 1985 NFL Draft
Jerry Rice is a Wide receiver out of Mississippi Valley State selected No. 16 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 303 regular-season games · 18 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jerry Rice drafted?
Jerry Rice was selected No. 16 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jerry-rice.
What college did Jerry Rice play for?
Jerry Rice played college football at Mississippi Valley State in the SWAC. See every Mississippi Valley State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
How did Jerry Rice's NFL career turn out?
303 regular-season games · 18 seasons as a starter · 160 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 10× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jerry-rice.