Rice Football is well represented on 2026 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 1.
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 Eagles | L, 24-22 | at Cowboys |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Saints | W, 31-30 | at Bills (Thu) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Falcons | W, 20-13 | at Patriots |
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey was inactive in Week 1 and did not see the field in the Commanders’ loss to the Eagles.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox was busy in Week 1, asked to punt seven times and delivering a strong response. He averaged 48 yards on his punts, pinning New Orleans inside the 20 on three separate occasions. He had a long of 56 yards.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell started off the season by converting two field goals in the Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Falcons, including a long of 43 yards. His lone miss was an attempt from 56 yards that went wide right. He is 2-of-3 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.