Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 15.
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) | at Lions (Sat) | L,42-17 | vs Patriots (SNF) |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Broncos (Sat) | W, 42-17 | at Vikings |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Steelers (Sat) | W, 30-13 | at Falcons |
| Los Angeles Rams | Austin Trammell (WR) | vs Commanders | W, 28-20 | vs Saints (TNF) |
| New England Patriots | Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Chiefs | L, 27-17 | at Broncos (SNF) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Colts (Sat) | L, 30-13 | at Bengals (Sat) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Eagles (MNF) | W, 20-17 | at Titans |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | at Packers | W, 34-20 | vs Jaguars |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots
Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 15 game against the Chiefs.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson was targeted once on Saturday against the Steelers, hauling in the only ball thrown his way for six yards.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 15 game against the Packers.
Austin Trammell – WR, Rams
Trammell was quiet in the Rams’ Week 15 game against the Commanders, returning one punt for four yards and getting on the field for at least one offensive snap for the 10th consecutive game.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 15 game against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos
Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 15 game against the Lions.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted four times, but not often in high-leverage situations. He booted a long punt of 48 yards and put one inside the 20 in a blowout win.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell missed an extra point this weekend, his first point after failed this season. He made his other PAT attempt and did not attempt a field goal against the Colts.
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.