Floyd Elliott Rice (August 31, 1949 – November 8, 2011) was an

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who played eight seasons in the NFL for the

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, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, and the

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. He played college football at Alcorn State University.

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1949 births 2011 deaths American football linebackers Alcorn State Braves football players Houston Oilers players San Diego Chargers players Oakland Raiders players New Orleans Saints players Players of American football from Mississippi {{linebacker-1940s-stub