Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 9.
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) | This Week | Result | Next Week |
| Denver Broncos | Elijah Garcia (DL) | — BYE — | — | at Bills (MNF) |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | — BYE — | — | at Chargers |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Panthers | W, 27-13 | at Patriots |
| Los Angeles Rams | Austin Trammell (WR) | at Packers | L, 20-3 | — BYE — |
| New England Patriots | Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Commanders | L, 20-17 | vs Colts |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Titans | W, 20-16 | vs Packers |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | at Ravens | L, 37-3 | vs Commanders |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Texans | L, 39-37 | vs Titans |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots
Anderson was inactive for the Patriots’ Week 9 game against the Commanders.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson returned to the field after missing the last two weeks with a concussion. He was targeted twice this week but did not record any receptions.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 9 game against the Texans.
Austin Trammell – WR, Rams
Trammel was busy on Sunday, returning three punts, one kick return and recording a six yard reception.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive for the Seahawks Week 9 game against the Ravens.
Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos
Garcia and the Broncos were on bye in Week 9.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox and the Lions were on bye in Week 9.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was perfect once again this week, delivering a pair of short field goals and two extra points in the Steelers’ Thursday Night Football victory over the Titans.
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.