Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action this season.
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) | Last Game | Result | Up Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) Myles Adams (DL) | DR vs Commanders | L, 45-31 | — |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | WC vs Ravens | L, 28-14 | — |
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | DR at Lions | W, 23-19 | at Eagles |
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted just one time in the Lions’ Divisional Round loss to the Commanders, booting the ball 43 yards. That caps off a historical season and young career for Fox, who currently ranks first place all time in league history (min. 250 attempts) in net putting average, averaging 43.2 yards per punt.
His 51.0 gross yards per punt averaged this year was the sixth best single season mark in NFL history, just below his 2024 NFL-record setting 46.2 net yards per punt average.
Fox is creeping up the record books with his arm, too. He’s already completed five passes for 61 yards, 20 yards short of the all-time league record for passing yards by a punter, set by Tom Skladany.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell did not attempt a field goal in the postseason, converting both of his extra point attempts in the Steelers’ Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Ravens. He finished the regular season 41-of-44 on field goals.
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson saw his most extensive usage of the season in the Steelers’ Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Ravens, playing in 63 percent of offensive snaps. His previous regular season high was 13 percent of snaps, set in Week 6 against the Raiders.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey has two NFL Playoff wins under his belt in his first season in the league, seeing action with the offense although he did not record any receptions. He had two kickoff returns in the teams’ Wild Card Round victory over the Bucs.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks and Lions
Adams saw action with the Lions’ defense in their Divisional Round loss to the Commanders, playing nine snaps.
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 details on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.
