Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 14 Roundup

Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 14.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

TeamNFL Owl(s)This WeekResultNext Week
Denver BroncosElijah Garcia (DL)at ChargersW, 24-7at Lions (Sat)
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)at BearsL, 28-13vs Broncos (Sat)
Indianapolis ColtsKylen Granson (TE)at BengalsL, 34-14vs Steelers (Sat)
Los Angeles RamsAustin Trammell (WR)at RavensL, 37-31 (OT)vs Commanders
New England PatriotsCalvin Anderson (OL)at Steelers (TNF)W, 21-18vs Chiefs
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)vs Patriots (TNF)L, 21-18at Colts (Sat)
Seattle SeahawksMyles Adams (DL)at 49ersL, 28-16vs Eagles (MNF)
Tampa Bay BucsNick Leverett (OL)at FalconsW, 29-25at Packers

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 14 game against the Steelers.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson hauled in two of his four targets from 17 yards in the Colts’ Week 14 game against the Bengals.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 14 game against the Falcons.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell returned a kickoff 22 yards and handled three punts, returning those for a total of nine yards in the Rams’ Week 14 game against the Ravens.  He saw a few snaps with the offense but did not record any targets or receptions.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was active but did not play in the Seahawks’ Week 14 game against the 49ers.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 14 game against the Chargers.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted four times, averaging a booming 51.8 yards per punt against the Bears. He had a long of 58 yards on the day.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did his duties well yet again, making his lone extra point try and nailing a 56-yard field in the Steelers’ loss to the Patriots on Thursday Night Football.

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.