Rice Football is well represented on 2021 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in the Divisional Round.
There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.
Divisional Round Schedule
| Game | NFL Owl(s) | Result |
| Cincinattiat at Tennessee | Coaches James Casey, Justin Hill | Bengals win 19-16 |
| San Francisco at Green Bay | — | 49ers win 13-10 |
| LA Rams at Tampa Bay | Nick Leverett (OL) | Rams win 30-27 |
| Buffalo at Kansas City | — | Cheifs win 42-36 (OT) |
Divisional Round Schedule
| Game | NFL Owl(s) | Date / Time |
| Cincinattiat at Kansas City | Coaches James Casey, Justin Hill | Sun. Jan. 30 at 2:05 pm |
| San Francisco at LA Rams | — | Sun. Jan. 30 at 5:40 pm |
NFL Owls Update
Nick Leverett– OL, Bucs
For the third time this season, Leverett was called into emergency action following injuries to players in front of him on the depth chart. He played nine snaps for the Bucs primarily during their first scoring drive of the second half which set up what was nearly a thrilling 24-point comeback had it not been for a Rams field goal as the clock ran down.
The broadcast was quite complimentary of Leverett’s play:
And he acquits himself well! pic.twitter.com/JjwDocOljJ
— Sten Gustafson (@SwedeOwl) January 23, 2022
Coaches James Casey and Justin Hill
Casey and Hill have plenty to smile about after watching Joe Burrow and the Bengals reach the AFC Championship Game. This is Casey’s second season with the Bengals and Hill’s first
Offseason Owls
With the 2021 season coming to an end several Owls have recently become free agents. Calvin Anderson is a restricted free agent. Bryce Callahan, Christin Covington and Andrew Sendejo have become unrestricted free agents.
More Owls in the NFL
From practice squads to current free agents, there are other Owls on the cusp of returning to active rosters. Find more detail on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.
