Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 6.
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 6 | Result | Week 7 |
| Denver Broncos | Calvin Anderson (OL) | at Chargers (MNF) | L, 19-16 (OT) | vs Jets |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | — BYE — | — | at Cowboys |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Jags | W, 34-27 | at Titans |
| LA Chargers | Bryce Callahan (DB) Christian Covington (DL) |
vs Broncos (MNF) | W, 19-16 (OT) | vs Seahawks |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Bucs | W, 20-18 | at Miami (SNF) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Cardinals | W, 19-9 | at Chargers |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | at Steelers | L, 20-18 | at Panthers |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos
Anderson got the start at left tackle for the Broncos on Monday Night Football and split snaps with Cam Fleming. It was Anderson’s first start of the season.
Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts
Gransen tied a career-high with four catches in the Colts’ Week 6 win over the Jaguars. He tallied 38 yards and added one tackle in the game.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active but did not play this week, a recurring pattern for the Bucs’ next-man-up on the offensive line.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams saw an uptick in production this week, posting a career-best three tackles in the Seahawks’ Week 6 win over the Cardinals.
Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers
Callahan made three tackles in the Chargers’ Monday Night Football win over the Broncos, one of which was a tackle for a loss.
Christian Covington – DL, Chargers
After being active the week prior, Covington was inactive for the Chargers’ Monday Night Football game against the Broncos. He’s been back and forth between activations since being signed to the active roster earlier this season.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox and the Lions were on bye this week.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was perfect from the field against the Bucs on Sunday, connecting on two field goals (including a long of 55 yards) as well as a pair of extra points.
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.
