Brenden Rice

Brenden Rice brings a compelling combination of size, athleticism, and football pedigree to the wide receiver position, standing out with his 6'3" frame and impressive physical presence. While his collegiate journey included a breakout season at Colorado and a productive senior year at USC, his final season dominator rating fell slightly below expectations. Nevertheless, Rice's ability to make an impact in the red zone and his proficiency in catching touchdowns highlight his potential as a scoring threat at the next level. His comparison to Josh Palmer underscores the importance of his quarterback and offensive situation in maximizing his impact on the field. Joining the Chargers in the seventh round presents Rice with an opportunity to continue his development and carve out a role in their offense.

The Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Brenden Rice with the No. 225 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Rice is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. He led USC with 12 receiving touchdowns in 2023 in 12 games. The Chargers are depleted at wide receiver, so Rice could have a chance to see meaningful targets in his rookie season.