Rice Football is well represented on 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | Luke McCaffrey (WR) | at Chargers | W, 27-10 | vs Bears (MNF) |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Broncos | L, 21-17 | at Giants (TNF) |
| New York Giants | Elijah Garcia (DL) | at Saints | L, 26-14 | vs Eagles (TNF) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Austin Trammell (WR) | vs Chiefs (MNF) | W, 31-28 | vs Seahawks |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Bengals | W, 37-24 | at Chiefs (SNF) |
| Green Bay Packers | Brant Banks (OL) | — BYE — | — | vs Bengals |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | — BYE — | — | vs Browns |
Defense
Elijah Garcia – DL, Giants
Garcia saw inactive for the Giant’s Week 5 game against the Saints. This was the first time he’s been inactive this season after appearing in the teams’ first four contests.
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey made another highlight play this weekend, hauling in a 50-yard bomb from quarterback Jayden Daniels. The catch was the longest reception of McCaffrey’s career.
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
The Steelers were on bye in Week 5.
Brant Banks – OL, Packers
The Packers were on bye in Week 5.
Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars
Trammell was active but did not play on Monday Night Football against the Chiefs.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson saw his highest snap count of the season in Week 5 against the Broncos, splitting time between the offense and special teams. He didn’t record any receptions, but he does have at least one tackle in every game this season.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted five times in the Lions’ Week 5 victory over the Bengals, averaging a 44.8 yards per kick with a long of 64 yards. He pinned four of his five kicks inside the 20 yard line.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
The Steelers were on bye in Week 5.
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.
