Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 4.
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 Seahawks (MNF) | W, 42-29 | — BYE — |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Steelers | W, 27-24 | at Jaguars |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) |
at Colts | L, 27-24 | vs Cowboys |
| New England Patriots | Nick Leverett (OL) | at 49ers | L, 30-13 | vs Dolphins |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | at Lions (MNF) | L, 42-29 | vs Giants |
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | at Cardinals | W, 42-14 | vs Browns |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson was signed to the Steelers’ 53-man roster this past week and dressed for the teams’ Week 4 game against the Colts but did not see action.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey caught his lone target in Week 4, a Commanders win over the Cardinals. He now has caught all seven of his targets over four games as an NFL wideout.
Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots
Leverett played the majority of the Patriots’ offensive snaps in Week 4, taking over for an injured David Andrews who left the game in the first quarter, recovering a fumble as well as covering his typical special teams work.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson wasn’t targeted in the Colts’ Week 4 win over the Steelers, the first time he’s gone without a target in a game this season. He did play 14 special teams snaps, which was a season high.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams saw his most extensive usage of the season on Monday Night Football, registering two tackles against the Lions, including one solo stop. He played a season high 38 percent of the Seahawks’ defensive snaps..
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
There wasn’t much punting on Monday Night Football but Fox made his boots count. He kicked three times for 140 yards including a long of 50. He averaged 46.7 yards per punt.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell trotted out for one field goal this week from 50 yards out and struck it through the posts. He also added three extra points. The Boz has now made 11-of-12 field goals so far this season.
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.
