Player Story
Justin Rice story
Justin Rice built his college career from 2016 through 2021 as a linebacker from Modesto, CA wearing No. 3, spending time with Arkansas State, Fresno State, and Utah State. The clearest part of Justin Rice's career was his defensive production: 325 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, and 5 interceptions across 47 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2021 with Utah State. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
Defensive careers can be hard to read from one number, but Justin Rice's production has multiple signals. His career also includes 11 rushing yards and 15 receiving yards, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 47 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Arkansas State, Fresno State, and Utah State.
The arc is straightforward: Justin Rice moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.