Simeon Rice was drafted No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 174 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 861st at Illinois College
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Simeon Rice came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 861st among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2630% of career value
- Final season
- 200711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Simeon Rice.
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
UCLA · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Illinois College in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Simeon Rice in the 1996 NFL Draft
Simeon Rice is a Defensive end out of Illinois College selected No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Simeon Rice drafted?
Simeon Rice was selected No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/simeon-rice.
What college did Simeon Rice play for?
Simeon Rice played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Simeon Rice's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/simeon-rice.