Javier Rice

At North Carolina Wesleyan Emerging as one of the top young quarterbacks for the Battling Bishops • Through his first two seasons has appeared in 10 games, completing 47-of-82 passes for 879 yards and eight touchdowns with just two interceptions • Posted a career-long 75-yard touchdown pass in the 2025 season opener against Averett, finishing with 219 yards and three scores on only six completions • Added another touchdown pass the following week at Apprentice School, going 5-for-8 for 88 yards • Has also contributed in the ground game with 104 career rushing yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by three scores during his freshman campaign in 2024 • Serves as a versatile offensive threat and has also seen action on special teams, returning a punt for 23 yards in 2025 • Recorded his career-high rushing total of 17 yards against Apprentice School in 2025. High School Starred at Asheville Christian Academy where he set school records in multiple categories • Finished prep career with 8,411 passing yards and 84 touchdown passes over 31 varsity games • Senior season (2023–24) saw him throw for 3,909 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 69.5 percent of his passes • As a junior, passed for 3,287 yards and 37 touchdowns with a long of 84 yards • Added 1,137 career rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground • Accounted for 9,553 yards of total offense across three seasons while averaging more than 300 yards per game • Known for his accuracy, arm strength, and ability to extend plays. Personal Favorite song is “I’m Not Afraid to Cross That River” • Lists Tyreek Hill as his favorite athlete.