Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 16.
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) | vs Patriots | L, 26-23 | vs Chargers |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Vikings | W, 30-24 | at Cowboys (Sat) |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Falcons | L, 29-10 | vs Raiders |
| Los Angeles Rams | Austin Trammell (WR) | vs Saints (TNF) | W, 30-22 | at Giants |
| New England Patriots | Calvin Anderson (OL) | at Broncos | W, 26-23 | at Bills |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Bengals | W, 34-11 | at Seahawks |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | at Titans | W, 20-17 | vs Steelers |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Jaguars | W, 30-12 | vs Saints |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots
Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 16 game against the Broncos.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson was a focal point of the Colts’ offense this past weekend, catching five of seven targets for 62 yards. He led the Colts in receiving yards.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 16 game against the Jaguars.
Austin Trammell – WR, Rams
Trammell returned one kickoff for six yards on Thursday Night Football, playing only special teams this week.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 16 game against the Titans.
Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos
Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 16 game against the Patriots.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
It was another good day at the office for Fox who punted three times, averaging 47.7 yards per punt while putting two balls inside the 20-yard line. He blasted a long punt of 57 yards.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was perfect in the Steelers’ upset win over the Bengals this weekend, connecting on two field goals — one a long of 50 yards — and all four of his extra point attempts.
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.