Rice Football was well represented on 2023 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) | This Week | Result | Playoffs |
| Denver Broncos | Elijah Garcia (DL) | at Raiders | L, 27-14 | — |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Vikings | W, 30-20 | vs Rams (WC) |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Texans (Sat) | L, 23-19 | — |
| Los Angeles Rams | Austin Trammell (WR) | at 49ers | W, 21-20 | at Lions (WC) |
| New England Patriots | Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Jets | L, 17-3 | — |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Ravens (Sat) | W, 17-10 | at Bills (WC) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Cardinals | W, 21-20 | — |
| Tampa Bay Bucs | Nick Leverett (OL) | at Panthers | W, 9-0 | vs Eagles (WC) |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots
Anderson appeared in five games for the Patriots this season, making two starts including the season opener against the Eagles. He was active for the final nine games of the regular season but did not see action down the stretch.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson posted career highs in starts (seven), targets (50), receiving yards (368) and caught his first NFL touchdown this season. His celebratory photoshoot drew plenty of laughs.
Colts third-year TE Kylen Granson caught his first career touchdown pass Sunday and posted this photoshoot with the ball 😭
(via k_granson18/IG, @Colts) pic.twitter.com/NIGMvpQ3RB
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 19, 2023
Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers
Leverett was active for the Bucs in every game this season, but only saw action on three occasions, participating with the special teams unit.
Austin Trammell – WR, Rams
Trammell became an everyday player for the first time in his professional career, serving as the Rams’ primary return specialist this season. He returned six kicks for 101 yards and 25 punts for 183 yards. He also caught four passes, including three on a career-best offensive outing against the Seahawks.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams was in and out of the Seahawks’ lineup this season, serving as one of the primary alternatives in cases of injuries or emergencies. He made one start (week 15 against the Titans) and got his first career sack (Week 4 against the Giants), as well as playing several snaps on special teams.
Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos
Garcia was active in three games for the Broncos, all at the beginning of the season. He picked up his first career sack in his final appearance, a Week 5 game against the Jets.
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox compiled another productive season in Detroit, punting 57 times with a 46.4-yard average with a long of 70 yards which came in Week 2 against Dallas. His 21 returnable punts ranked sixth fewest in the league among full-time punters.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell made 29-of-31 field goals this season, with one block and one miss from 40+. He was perfected from 39 yards and inward. He also delivered 27-of-28 successful extra points.
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.
