Rice Football is well represented on 2026 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 4.
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 Colts (London) | L, 30-13 | vs Giants |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Panthers (SNF) | L, 32-26 | at Cardinals |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) | at Browns (Thu) | L, 27-24 | vs Colts |
| Dallas Cowboys | Nick Leverett (OL) | at Texans | W, 34-30 | vs Buccaneers (Thu) |
| Los Angeles Rams | Dean Connors (RB) | at Eagles | W, 24-20 | vs Bills (MNF) |
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell missed a 48-yard field goal this week, his only miss from within 50 yards this season. He converted a 31-yard try as well as his lone extra point attempt. He is 7-of-10 with only one miss from within 50 yards.
Dean Connors – RB, Rams
Connors played in his second NFL game this weekend, appearing exclusively on special teams where he played 13 snaps and recorded one tackle.
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted twice against the Jets, averaging 40.5 yards. He put one ball inside the 20 with a long of 47 yards.
Nick Leverett – OL, Cowboys
Leverett maintained his role on special teams this week, playing eight snaps in the Cowboys’ win over the Texans.
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey was inactive in Week 4. He’s appeared in one game so far for the Commanders 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.