NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams and Brenden Rice can be ‘the next Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski’ for the Chicago Bears

Brenden Rice, the son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, thinks he and Caleb Williams can emulate Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski if they are both drafted by the Chicago Bears.

Former USC quarterback Williams is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, held by Chicago. His former college teammate, Rice, is expected to be selected in later rounds.

The two enjoyed a promising relationship with the Trojans, with Rice racking up 791 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior year.

The receiver believes his partnership with Williams can thrive in the NFL as well. In fact, he’s convinced they can be the next Brady and Gronkowski.

“I tell you, we could take it. We could be the next duo – just like Gronk and Tom Brady,” he told TMZ.

Brenden Rice (right) thinks he and Caleb Williams can emulate Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski

Legendary quarterback Brady and tight end Gronkowski won four Super Bowls together

Together, quarterback Brady and tight end Gronkowski won four Super Bowls – three as part of Bill Belichick’s Patriots dynasty and one with the Buccaneers.

During their Hall of Fame careers, Brady and Gronkowski combined for 15 playoff touchdowns.

That was an NFL record until last season, when Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce broke new ground en route to a second straight Super Bowl.

Williams now hopes to be the NFL’s next great quarterback, but the 22-year-old faced intense scrutiny ahead of the draft.

“I’ve been around this guy – he’s a fucking great person,” Rice added. “And a hell of a teammate.”

Rice’s father, Jerry, won three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers during a legendary NFL career that spanned 20 seasons.

Rice and Williams enjoyed a successful partnership while they were teammates on the USC Trojans.

Brady and Gronkowski were a key part of the Patriots dynasty under Bill Belichick