Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 13.
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 Broncos (SNF) | L, 27-26 (OT) | at Vikings |
| Atlanta Falcons | Elijah Garcia (DL) | at Jets | L, 27-24 | vs Seahawks |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | vs Bears (Fri) | L, 24-15 | at Chargers (MNF) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Austin Trammell (WR) | at Titans | W, 25-3 | vs Colts |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Packers (Thanksgiving) | L, 31-24 | vs Cowboys (Thr) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Bills | L, 26-7 | at Ravens |
Defense
Elijah Garcia – DL, Falcons
Two weeks ago, Garcia was signed off the Giants practice squad to the Falcons active roster. He was inactive for this week’s game against the Jets.
Offense
Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars
Trammell saw a season-high 34 offensive snaps in the Jaguars’ Week 13 win over the Titans. He was targeted a season-high four times but did not record any receptions.
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
A week removed from serving as an emergency injury fill-in with the offense, Anderson returned primarily to special teams duties for the Steelers against the Bills.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson tied a season low in offensive playing time this week, taking just two snaps against the Bears. He continued to be actively involved on special teams.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted twice in the Lions’ Week 13 loss to Packers, averaging 42.5 yards per kick with a long of 46 yards. He pinned of his two kicks inside the 20 yard line.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell did not attempt a field goal on Sunday, but did convert his only extra point attempt. He is 19-of-22 on field goals this season, including one blocked kick.
Injured Reserve
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone suffered during the Commanders’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 and is expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
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.
