The possibility that Michael Gallup’s tenure with the Dallas Cowboys may be ending is now widely known. Due in part to the ACL injury he suffered, his lack of output doesn’t match the contract, and he hasn’t looked like the same receiver since. That will, assuming you don’t consider Brandin Cooks to be a WR2, generate a sort of job opening at WR3. One USC wide receiver has expressed his affection for the school when the Cowboys visit the Scouting Combine and hold official and casual meetings. Brenden Rice, the son of legendary 49ers player Jerry Rice, expressed his enthusiasm for the current NFC East champs, Dallas, during an informal encounter.
At the Scouting Combine, Rice declared, “I think the franchise is amazing.” “They have Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones, and CeeDee Lamb, who is a fantastic receiver for this generation. He’s going to get them right, dude. It would be incredible to even be a part of that organisation.
With Caleb Williams at USC, Rice enjoyed a breakout year in which he averaged a strong 17.6 yards per reception and set career highs in yards (791), touchdowns (12), and receptions (45).
Rice’s physicality and deep threat, combined with his quickness to get downfield, may be appealing to Dallas. Even when the throw isn’t exactly on target for him, he battles for every 50/50 ball and frequently wins, ensuring that the play never ends.
With his powerful hands and ability to make tight, contested catches, Rice (6-2, 212) has the makings of a potential YAC merchant if he can gain separation. His elusiveness in open space should fit in well with coach Mike McCarthy’s “Texas Coast Offence.” Jalen Brooks and Jalen Tolbert are also included on the Cowboys depth chart. Thus, any newcomer has a steep learning curve. As a Day 2 or Day 3 pick in 2023, Rice might be a valuable complement to the Cowboys’ offence because Prescott frequently gets the ball out promptly.
