NFL star Rhamondre Stevenson survived a close call during a celebrity softball game. The New England Patriots star collided with comedian Matt Rife. The hilarious incident occurred during the MayeDay Celebrity Softball Classic. The event "benefits Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's MayeDay Family Foundation and the Boston Children's Hospital," per PEOPLE.
The collision came courtesy of Rife being stuck between first and second base. After looking frazzled for a moment, the comedian opted to
Rife took the Patriots' star out at the legs. Stevenson initially spent a moment lying flat on the ground, leading to his teammates coming over to check on him. However, Stevenson soon hopped back to his feet and looked to be totally fine.
Of course, that doesn't mean any members of the Patriots' organization in attendance weren't holding their breath. The last thing any team would want is for one of their players to get hurt during a charity softball game.
Stevenson wasn't the only member of the Patriots to be on the field, either. Drake Maye also played a role, stepping onto third base during the game. The event took place at Polar Park, home to the Worcester Red Sox, who are the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, per to ESPN.
Rhamondre Stevenson Is Entering His Sixth Season in the NFL
Stevenson entered the NFL as the 120th pick in the 2021 draft. As a rookie, the running back played 12 games for the Patriots, scoring five touchdowns and running for 606 yards.
His rookie-year performances led to a jump in playing time and role during his sophomore year. He played in 17 games, starting seven, running for 1,040 yards, and once again scoring five touchdowns.
In years three, four, and five, Stevenson has emerged as a key member of New England's roster, starting almost every game he plays in. This past season, he ran for 603 yards and recorded seven touchdowns.
As such, the Patriots will be pleased their star avoided injury. However, many Patriots fans may have been side-eyeing Rife in the moment. Nevertheless, it appears that everyone had fun, and the event was a total success. So, all in all, it seems like everything was a success.
