Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 8.
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) | Week 8 | Result | Week 9 |
| Denver Broncos | Calvin Anderson (OL) | at Jaguars | W, 21-17 | — OFF — |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Dolphins | L, 31-27 | vs Packers |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Commanders | L, 17-16 | at Patriots |
| LA Chargers | Bryce Callahan (DB) Christian Covington (DL) |
— BYE — | — | at Falcons |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Eagles | L, 35-13 | — OFF — |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Giants | W, 27-13 | at Cardinals |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Ravens | L, 27-22 | vs LA Rams |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos
Anderson got his second start of the season this week, playing every offensive snap for the first time this season. The Broncos are 1-0 when he plays every down on offense.
Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts
Gransen was targeted three times on Sunday, catching all three passes for 11 yards. He’s caught at least one pass in each of the Colts’ eight games this year.
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
After getting in the game last week against the Panthers, Leverett earned his first start of the season against the Ravens, playing every offensive snap.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was inactive this week for the Seahawks’ game against the Giants.
Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers
The Chargers were on bye this week.
Christian Covington – DL, Chargers
The Chargers were on bye this week.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox was only called upon twice on Sunday, booming two monster kicks. His longest blast went 60 yards while the short of the two only traveled 55 yards down the field.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was ruled out for the Steelers’ Week 8 game with a groin injury and did not play.
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.
