Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 3.
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) | at Cardinals | W, 20-13 | vs Seahawks (MNF) |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Bears | W, 21-16 | vs Steelers |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Chargers | W, 20-10 | at Colts |
| New England Patriots | Nick Leverett (OL) | at Jets (TNF) | L, 24-3 | at 49ers |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Dolphins | W, 24-3 | at Lions (MNF) |
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | at Bengals (MNF) | W, 38-33 | at Cardinals |
Free Agent News
Former Rice football offensive lineman, Calvin Anderson, who most recently played with the Patriots before being released this offseason, has signed with the Steelers.
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey made a splash on Monday Night Football. picking up a crucial fourth down conversion from quarterback Jayden Daniels, one of three receptions on the evening for the Commanders’ rookie wide receiver. He finished with three receptions for 44 yards.
Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots
Leverett saw limited action on Thursday night, making one appearance with the Patriots special teams unit. He did not see any snaps with the offense this week.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson hauled in a 40-yard reception against the Bears, the second-longest catch of the day for the Colts. His grab accounted for roughly a quarter of their passing offense for the day.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 3 game against the Dolphins.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted five times for 247 yards on Sunday, pinning the Cardinals inside the 20 on four of his five kicks while still managing a 494. average of his punts.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell entered rarified air this week, banging through two field goals and two extra points against the Chargers, officially surpassing 1,000 total points in his NFL career. He became the second Steeler in franchise history to achieve such a feat.
All Hail the Wizard! 2nd Steeler and 67th player in NFL history to top 1,000 career points. pic.twitter.com/hMs81dF1ZF
— Rice Football (@RiceFootball) September 22, 2024
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.