
Jared Rice gives Fresno State a proven mismatch at tight end
In the 2026 Fresno State roster, Jared Rice is listed as a 6-5, 243-pound senior tight end, and his profile still screams “big-body target with real playmaking history.”[1] His differentiator is easy to love: back in the 2018 season, he posted 55 catches for 664 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Fresno State’s own camp coverage still points to that production as the benchmark for the position.[2][3] If a team wants a tight end who can stress safeties, work the seams, and bring a little vintage Bulldogs swagger, Rice fits the bill.[2][3]