Floyd Rice

American football player (1949–2011)
American football player
Floyd Rice
No. 85, 57, 52, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1949-08-31)August 31, 1949
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:November 8, 2011(2011-11-08) (aged 62)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
College:Alcorn St.
NFL draft:1971 / Round: 9 / Pick: 212
Career history
  • Houston Oilers (1971–1973)
  • San Diego Chargers (1973–1975)
  • Oakland Raiders (1976–1977)
  • New Orleans Saints (1978)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:9.5
Fumble recoveries:7
Interceptions:7
Total TDs:2
Player stats at PFR

Floyd Elliott Rice (August 31, 1949 – November 8, 2011) was an American football linebacker who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Alcorn State University.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Alcorn Athletics - Family remembers Floyd Rice". Alcornsports.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
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Houston Oilers 1971 NFL draft selections
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Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI champions
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