Not long after the 49ers selected AJ Jenkins with their 1st round pick, Jerry Rice reached out to AJ and told him he was taking him to the Hill. The 2.5-mile uphill path he regularly ran during his NFL career. Here is the exchange between AJ and Rice
@Ajjenkins8 congrats on being a niner! Holla at me will take you to the hill. Lol
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) April 27, 2012
@17AJJenkins I’m getting in top shape to get you up that Hill!
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) May 7, 2012
I know you will be ready… But so will I #49ers RT @JerryRice: @17AJJenkins I’m getting in top shape to get you up that Hill!
— AJ Jenkins (@17AJJenkins) May 7, 2012
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