Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 3.
There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.
Team | NFL Owl(s) | Week 3 | Result | Week 4 |
Denver Broncos | Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs 49ers | W,11-10 | at Raiders |
Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Vikings | L, 28-24 | vs Seahawks |
Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Chiefs | W, 20-17 | vs Titans |
LA Chargers | Bryce Callahan (DB) | vs Jaguars | L, 38-10 | at Texans |
Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Browns | L, 29-17 | vs Jets |
Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Falcons | L, 27-23 | at Lions |
Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Packers | L, 14-12 | vs Chiefs |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos
Anderson saw one snap with the offense against the 49ers, his first of the season after serving primarily on special teams thus far.
Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts
Gransen was targeted twice on Sunday in the Colts’ win over the Cheifs, hauling in both passes for seven yards. He also recovered a fumble.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs in their Week 3 loss to the Packers.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams made his 2022 debut on Sunday, seeing action with the Seahawks’ defensive after being inactive in the previous two games.
Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers
Callahan had four tackles and one tackle for a loss in the Chargers’ Week 3 loss to the Jaguars.
Christian Covington – DL, Chargers
Covington was elevated from the Chargers’ practice squad to the active roster earlier this season but has yet to see action with the team thus far. He was inactive again in Week 3.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox was only called upon to punt three times in the Lions’ narrow loss to the Vikings in Week 3. He averaged 44.7 yards on the trio of kicks with a long of 50 yards. He put one ball inside the 20.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was 1-for-2 on field goal tries this week, converting from 34 yards. He also made both of his extra point attempts in the Steelers’ loss to the Browns.
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.