Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver compliments what he's seen from Brenden Rice.
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted three wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft to boost their receiving core, including second-round pick Ladd McConkey and two seventh-round picks in Brenden Rice and Cornelius Johnson.
While McConkey has garnered the most buzz and presumably sees the most action among the rookies as the highest pick of the three, the Chargers have also been pleased with what they have seen from Rice. Chargers receiver Joshua Palmer, who is expected to enter the season as the team's No. 1 wideout, complimented Rice on his physicality and blocking"He's a competitor," Palmer said. "He's strong, he's big, he's physical. He's a big, physical receiver. I think he embraces contact.
Receivers who can and will block play in an important role in the run game and tone of the team, which is an identity the Chargers want. Harbaugh has noted he wants his players to be a 'bully,' which Rice is showing throughout camp. Palmer himself has stood out as a blocker, while former Chargers receiver Keenan Allen was known for several of his great blocks on opponents.
Rice, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, joined the draft after two seasons each at USC and Colorado. He saw his best production with USC, where he recorded over 600 yards in each of his final two seasons of college football. He had his best season in 2023, recording 45 catches for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 17.6 yards per catch.Eva graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Communication. She has been covering college and professional sports since 2022.
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