Rice Football is well represented on 2026 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | at 49ers (MNF) | L, 23-17 | –OFF– |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | — | — | at Packers |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Buccaneers | W, 26-19 (OT) | at Saints (Sun, London) |
| Dallas Cowboys | Nick Leverett (OL), Elijah Garcia (DT) | at Packers (SNF) | L, 23-13 | at Eagles (MNF) |
| Los Angeles Rams | Dean Connors (RB) | at Cardinals | L, 18-16 | at Raiders |
| Denver Broncos | Sean Fresch (CB) | vs Seahawks (Thu) | W, 17-14 | at Cardinals |
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell delivered a sterling 4-for-5 performance on field goals this week against Tampa Bay, missing a 48-yard try but delivering on a deep bomb from 58 yards away. In the process, he set the Steelers’ franchise record for most field goals made. He’s 13-of-17 on field goal tries this season.
Dean Connors – RB, Rams
Connors appeared in his fourth professional game this week, playing a career-high 16 snaps, all of which came on special teams.
Sean Fresch – CB, Broncos
Fresch appeared in his second professional game this week, returning one kick 24 yards and playing 15 total snaps, all on special teams.
Elijah Garcia – DT, Cowboys
Elijah Garcia has seen his snap share increase over the last several weeks since making his Cowboys’ debut in Week 4. He played 25 snaps against the Packers on Sunday Night Football, delivering his third career sack alongside two tackles.
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox and the Lions were on bye in Week 6.
Nick Leverett – OL, Cowboys
Leverett was waived from the active roster this week and resigned to the practice squad.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey saw his first action on offense this season during the Commanders’ Monday Night Football game against the 49ers and his brother, Christian. Luke added three kickoff returns for 72 yards, averaging 24 yards per return.
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.