Rashee Rice (born April 22, 2000) is a professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft after a standout college career at Southern Methodist University. He made an immediate splash as a rookie, winning Super Bowl LVIII and setting the NFL record for most postseason receptions by a rookie with 26 catches, surpassing Ja'Marr Chase's previous record of 25. His 2024 season was derailed by a serious knee injury (LCL and hamstring surgery) after a collision with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, causing him to miss the rest of the year as the Chiefs lost Super Bowl LIX. In a major legal development, Rice pleaded guilty in July 2025 to two third-degree felonies for his involvement in a March 2024 hit-and-run street racing crash in Dallas, receiving a 30-day jail sentence (which he can serve anytime during his 5-year probation) and triggering an NFL suspension for the first six games of the 2025 season. Despite these challenges, his early career showcased explosive talent, from his 1,355 receiving yards in his final college season to his record-breaking playoff performance.