Julian Edelman shares hilarious story about dating Jerry Rice's daughter

Today, Julian Edelman is best known for his run as a wide receiver on the New England Patriots, where he became Tom Brady’s favorite target and won three Super Bowls. However, he had a connection to NFL greatness before he was even out of high school

That’s because Edelman went to high school with Jerry Rice’s daughter and the two dated for a time. That included going to prom together. It’s a story that Julian Edelman was asked about during an appearance on the Gil’s Arena show.

“Terrified. Terrified,” Edelman quickly explained how he felt about Rice.

“I remember the first time I went over. Jerry came out with his chain on, no shirt, six packed up and just gave me a head nod. And that was like the last time we talked in like two years. It was tough. It was scary.”

As Julian Edelman explained, he at least understands where Jerry Rice was coming from when he was trying to intimidate the high school boy.

“I was terrified and I have a little girl now, so I understand, you know, so you kind of you get it. A little punk, little kid coming into the house thinking he’s dating a daughter and stuff. But I’ll tell you one thing, when Jerry wasn’t there I was putting on his Super Bowl rings and everything.”

Edelman added that the Rice family is great and he later built on his relationship with Rice once he made it to the NFL.

“The family was awesome. They were all cool and uh you know still friends of this day. And then when I got to, you know, it was crazy, when I got to the league afterwards we developed a relationship. It became cool. I still see him at the Derby here and there. I see him out and about and he’s been real cool as of late,” Edelman said.

“But when we were kids, and I fully get it, I get a Jerry, you know daughter, but it was, I’m still a little nervous talking about it you know? It’s Jerry Rice. He’s a GOAT.”

Patriots wide receiver reacted to DeAndre Hopkins’ visit

DeAndre Hopkins recently took a reported visit with the New England Patriots. If he were to sign in New England, he’d likely become the team’s top receiver overnight.

After the visit, one receiver already in New England, Kendrick Bourne praised Hopkins.

“I’m a fan of D-Hop. I don’t really know the gist of what’s going on, but yeah, he’s a great player,” Kendrick Bourne told reporters. “Just what he’s done over his career, watching what he’s done when I was younger. And if anything were to happen, he’s a great leader. … He’s a great player, so whatever will help us win, I’m with.”