Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 3.
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) | vs Raiders | W, 41-24 | at Falcons |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Rams | W, 33-26 | at Bucs |
| New York Giants | Elijah Garcia (DL) | vs Chiefs (SNF) | L, 22-9 | vs Chargers |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Ravens (MNF) | W, 38-30 | vs Browns |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | at Patriots | W, 21-14 | vs Vikings |
Defense
Elijah Garcia – DL, Giants
Garcia notched two tackles on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs this week, in addition to his work on special teams.
Offense
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson was active but did not play in the Steelers’ Week 3 game against the Patriots.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey caught three passes for 56 yards on Sunday, finishing second on the team in receiving yards. More importantly, he took this long 43-yard reception all the way for his first NFL touchdown.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson saw just two snaps with the Eagles’ offense in Week 3 but played a core role on special tams, registering a tackle for his third consecutive week.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted three times in the Lions’ Week 3 game against the Ravens, averaging a stout 48.7 yards per kick with a long of 53 yards.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell wasn’t called upon for any field goal duty this weekend but did fulfill his duties on extra points on the three occasions he was summoned from the sideline. He remains a perfect 5-of-5 on field goals 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 details on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.
