Rice Football is well represented on 2026 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 Seahawks | W, 33-31 | vs Colts (London) |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Jets | W, 31-24 | at Panthers (SNF) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | vs Bengals | W, 30-27 | at Browns (Thu) |
| Dallas Cowboys | Nick Leverett (OL) | vs Ravens | L, 34-31 | at Texans |
| Los Angeles Rams | Dean Connors (RB) | at Broncos | L, 30-26 | at Eagles |
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell delivered his first perfect weekend of the season, converting all three of his field goal tries, including a long of 44 yards. He also had three extra points, for a total of 12 points scored. He is 6-of-8 on field goals this season with his only misses coming from 55+ yards away.
Dean Connors – RB, Rams
Connors made his NFL debut on Sunday Night Football as a return specialist, netting one kick return for 23 yards for the Rams. He did not play any snaps on offense, but did record nine plays on special teams.
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted twice against the Jets, averaging 42.5 yards. He put one ball inside the 20.
Nick Leverett – OL, Cowboys
Leverett maintained his role on special teams this week, playing six snaps in the Cowboys’ loss to the Ravens in Brazil.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey was active for the first time this season in Week 3, serving as the Commanders’ primary kickoff specialist. He returned three kicks, averaging 30 yards per return. He also added 12 additional snaps on special teams.
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.