Rice Football is well represented on 2024 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 5.
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) | — BYE — | — | at Cowboys |
| Indianapolis Colts | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Jaguars | L, 37-34 | at Titans |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Cowboys | L, 20-17 | at Raiders |
| New England Patriots | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Dolphins | L, 15-10 | vs Texans |
| Seattle Seahawks | Myles Adams (DL) | vs Giants | L, 29-20 | vs 49ers |
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | vs Browns | W, 34-13 | at Ravens |
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson was signed to the Steelers’ 53-man roster last week and dressed for their Week 5 game against the Cowboys but did not see action.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey caught three passes for 19 yards against the Browns in Week 5, tying a career-high of three catches in a game which he’d done on two other occasions to this point. He’s caught all 10 passes thrown his way in his NFL career so far.
Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots
Leverett made his first start of the season for the Patriots, playing every snap on offense. This comes a week after filling in midgame for an injury.
Kylen Granson – TE, Colts
Granson wasn’t targeted in the passing game against the Jaguars but did contribute on special teams, making a tackle on punt duty.
Defense
Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks
Adams played on defense and special teams in the Seahawks’ Week 5 games against the Giants but did not record any statistics.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
The Lions were on bye in Week 5.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell connected on a 41-yard field goal and both of his extra point attempts in a rain-delayed Sunday Night Football contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The Boz has now made 12-of-13 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.