Utah’s undersized, walk-on-gone-scholarship safety with special-teams grit
In the 2008 season, RJ Rice played in all 13 games for Utah, finishing with 13 tackles and no interceptions, and his value went beyond the box score: he was a former walk-on who earned a scholarship and became a trusted special-teams contributor. At 5-foot-8 and 187 pounds, he brought toughness, reliability, and high effort rather than flashy measurables. If you want a defender who plays with urgency, embraces contact, and helps winning teams through depth and special teams, Rice fits that mold nicely.
