Rashee Rice is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He was a standout player at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Rice made a significant impact as a rookie, setting the NFL record for most playoff receptions by a rookie during the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII-winning run. However, in 2025, he was suspended by the NFL for six games due to his involvement in a high-speed multi-car crash in March 2024. He pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges related to the crash, served a 30-day jail sentence, and was sentenced to five years of probation. The suspension means he will miss the first six games of the 2025 season and will not receive any salary during that time. Rice's actions and subsequent punishment have been widely covered and discussed in sports media.