Before his music career, Chase Rice played football for the Tar Heels of North Carolina? We want to know if you think it's true or false?

The answer is actually TRUE! Rice and his brother Chad both played football, but for different teams. Chase Rice was a linebacker for the Tar Heels, while his brother played for the rivalry school the Duke Blue Devils.

Chase was quite the football star in high school, he was ranked in the top 25 players in the state of North Carolina. His college play was impressive too with over 50 tackles and 1 interception during his 4 years as a starter.

North Carolina Tar Heels v Duke Blue Devils
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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In the picture above that's Rice in the #44 jersey! For more information about his college football career, click here.

Musicians + Sports: Chase Rice

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