Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 2.
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 |
Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Bucs | L, 20-16 | at Cardinals |
Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Packers | L, 16-10 | vs Bears |
Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Broncos | W, 13-6 | vs Chargers |
New England Patriots | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Seahawks | L, 23-20 (OT) | at Jets (TNF) |
Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | at Patriots | W, 23-20 (OT) | vs Dolphins |
Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | vs Giants | W, 21-18 | at Bengals (MNF) |
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey earned his first career start on Sunday and saw action on more than half of the Commanders’ offensive snaps for the second straight week. He did not get any targets.
Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots
Anderson was active and played five snaps on special teams in the Patriots’ Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. He also saw action on two plays with the offense for the first time this year..
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson was targeted twice in the Colts’ Week 2 loss to the Packers, catching one of those passes for nine yards.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
After being inactive in Week 1, Adams played briefly in the Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Patriots. He did not record any statistics.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted twice for 67 yards, pinning his opponent inside the 20-yard line on both of his kicks. His more impressive contribution, however, came with his arm, not his leg. A former high school quarterback, Fox showcased his passing skills on a gutsy fake punt, converting on fourth down with a 17-yard pass.
Jack Fox! @RiceFootball great is at it again!pic.twitter.com/PNzvdjx2l4
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) September 16, 2024
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
A week removed from going 6-for-6 on field goal attempts, Boswell was only asked to kick twice on Sunday, but he made them both. His longest kick went 53 yards. His six points matched his opponent’s total, helping propel the Steelers to a 2-0 start.
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.