Ray Rice

Raymell Mourice Rice (born January 22, 1987) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Ray Rice played college football for Rutgers University, and was drafted by the Ravens round in the 2008 NFL Draft in the second. Since the 2013 season, is ranked as the second - all the time rusher the Ravens ' leading back Jamal Lewis (7,801) with 5,940 yards and is also second in attempts (1,273). Ray Rice is ranked second - all for touchdowns rushing (37) and third in touchdowns combined (43) in Ravens history.

Ray Rice College Career

Ray Rice attended Rutgers University, where he played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team from 2005 to 2007. In -2005 (freshman year 's Rice), Rutgers had its first- Winning while 25 years and only played in the second vessel in the 136 year history of the program 's football. In -2006, the Scarlet Knights won a school record - which includes 11 games and registered the highest ever poll of school - the period ending national ranking, finishing at # 12 in both the Associated Press and Polls Coach. As a true freshman Rice finished the season as the tailback to start for Rutgers. Rice rushed for 1120 yards and 5 TDS during his freshman campaign, including the performance of the 217 - yard against the Connecticut Huskies.

Rice gained 1,794 rushing yards in 2006 with -20 touchdowns. All in -2006 set Rutgers ' single season rushing yardage record, shattering JJ Jennings ' mark of 1,353 set in 1973. Rice 's backfield partner during his freshman and Sophomore year was a fullback Brian Leonard. Leonard considered entering the Draft NFL in 2006 but remained senior year he took the leading role the offense which aided Rice 's ambition to STARDOM. Rice was also a finalist for the Award Maxwell and finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting. Rice was named Big East offensive player of the week and times of the school - three record 2006. All three times, Rice rushed more than 200 yards, including a career - high 225 yard game against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Rice ended his Sophomore season with 170 yards on 24 carries with 1 Touchdown at the inaugural Texas Bowl to give Rutgers its first victory vessel for the first time in 37-10 win. He was named mvp of the game.

Rice was widely considered a student for both the Maxwell Award and the Heisman Trophy in 2007. On October 6, 2007 against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Rice scored 35th career rushing Touchdown her, to put the program record.On November 9, 2007, against the Army Black Knights, Rice ran for 243 yards and scored twice win 41 - 6 against Army, setting a new school record previously set by Terrell Willis in 1994, and his record is a new game single. On January 5, 2008, in the second annual International Bowl in Toronto, Rice ran for a new school record of 280 yards, including 4 touchdowns as Rutgers beat Ball State University 52-30. One of the things that is the end of a long TD was the service - a his scamper 90 - yard. Rice won the mvp award for his performance. On January 8, 2008, Rice declared his intention to enter the 2008 NFL draft.

Ray Rice Professional Career

Ray Rice was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round (55th general) of the 2008 NFL Draft and signed a year - 4 with the Ravens worth $ 2.805 million plus a $ 1.1 million signing bonus. He wore number # 39 during the preseason and then to # 27 (his number at Rutgers), after the Ravens cut cornerback Ronnie Prude. Rice made ​​his first start in his first NFL game (Week 1 of the 2008 season against the Bengals). Rice had a team high 22 carries which was good for 64 yards, fumbling once. Rice also had three receptions, 19 yards, to win the Ravens 17-10 over the Cincinnati Bengals. Rice had his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns filling in for the injured Willis McGahee when he ran for 156 yards on 21 carries. Rice finished out the season with 546 rushing yards on 107 carries and had 273 receiving yards on 33 receptions. Was announced during training camp that Rice won the starting running back job over Willis McGahee for the 2009 NFL season, and that Le'Ron McClain would change back to fullback works full - time. McClain and McGahee had been the primary runningbacks last year. While opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Rice rushed for 108 - feet on 19 carries, which was his second 100 - yard rushing game.



In week 3, Rice rushed for his first Touchdown pro against the Browns. On October 11, 2009, held the first of his Touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals. On October 18, 2009 (Week 6) Rice led his team in both rushing and receiving yards against the Minnesota Vikings. He ran for 77 - yards off 10 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. He also caught 10 for 117 groups - the loss of yards. In week 14, Rice course - STS 166 yards rushing and 216 total yards, scoring one Touchdown. In week 16 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rice rushed for a career 30 times in 141 feet, which opened chosen Steelers of 32 consecutive games without a rusher 100 - meter.

He finished the season with 254 carries for 1,339 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 5.3 yards each die. Rice was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl, his first, on December 29, 2009. In the wildcard playoff game against the New England Representatives on January 10, 2010, Rice Touchdown points 83 - yard on the first play offensive for the Ravens, the longest game for the Ravens that season, the zeal of a long NFL his career and the 2nd longest rush NFL postseason history.

Ray Rice Endorsements

In October 2012, Rice became a partner and investor in premium sports drink BodyArmor SuperDrink. In December 2012, Rice became a partner and investor of Sour Patch Kids Company. His face can be found on the limited Packaging Edition is now sold for more than $ 10,000.