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Rice Football Recruiting: Slot Fisher Leftwich commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added more offensive firepower during the Early Signing Period. Slot Fisher Leftwich has committed to the Owls.

Adding playmakers on offense was a focal point of the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, particularly those the staff could hand-pick for specialized roles in their unique offense. With that goal in mind, Rice entered the week of Early Signing Period and kept adding to their roster. Slot Fisher Leftwich has committed to the Owls.

Before committing to Rice, Leftwich had offers from some Ivy League programs, Air Force and even head coach Scott Abell’s former program, Davidson. Ultimately, the North Carolina native made the decision to come to Texas and play the slot position for the Owls.

Fisher joins fellow slot commit Jai Jacobs-Ford and a growing list of skill position players already on board, like wide receiver Preston Jackson and running back Dionne Simms. That trio, as well as tight end Colten Cole, should offer quarterback commit Ayden Wilhelm plenty of support.

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Fisher’s highlight reel is exciting. The dynamic athlete can line of all over the field and plays with a burst that moves him through defenders in the blink of an eye. Adding someone with his diverse skillset to the offense is just what Rice needs, making him a key addition to the 2026 class.

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Rice Football Recruiting: 2026 Early Signing Period Live Blog

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The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, the first full cycle under head coach Scott Abell, will sign its first players during the Early Signing Period. Follow along here.

With one year on South Main under his belt, head coach Scott Abell will welcome the first members of the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class on Wednesday when the Early Signing Period opens. This group will consist of players he and

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Which newcomers will make sizable impacts as soon as they arrive on campus like Aaron Turner, Jerrick Harper, D’Andre Hardeman, Cole Principe and others did this past fall? This class has talent that will hopefully provide reinforcements at Rice for years to come.

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Rice Football Recruiting: OL Marcus Page commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added its cornerstone in the trenches. North Forney offensive lineman Marcus Page has committed to the Owls.

The fireworks got started early for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class which picked up perhaps the most notable flip of the Scott Abell era on the eve of the Early Signing Period. A longtime Baylor commit is opting to come to South Main instead. North Forney offensive lineman Marcus Page has committed to the Owls.

Page had been pledged to Baylor since June, committing after a campus visit this summer. Before that decision, he’d also received offers from Houston, Texas State, UTSA, Tulsa, UTEP and others. That’s no small amount of interest in the 6-foot-6, multi-sport athlete who had only recently put his emphasis on football over basketball.

The addition of Page gives Rice a three-man haul in the offensive trenches, which should boost the Owls’ depth up front. Page joins Clay Mitchell and Leyonte Chandler, both of whom had committed before his announcement.

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Athletically, Page checks all the boxes. He’s long, strong and quick, and the film reflects that. He moves people and plays with a relentless motor. And best yet, he’s yet to reach the ceiling of who he could become. Page is a tremendous piece of clay that should be molded into a difference maker up front that can help Rice for years to come.

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Rice Football 2025: NFL Owls Week 13 Roundup

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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.

TeamNFL Owl(s)This WeekResultNext Week
Washington CommandersLuke McCaffrey (WR)vs Broncos (SNF)L, 27-26 (OT)at Vikings
Atlanta FalconsElijah Garcia (DL)at JetsL, 27-24vs Seahawks
Philadelphia EaglesKylen Granson (TE)vs Bears (Fri)L, 24-15at Chargers (MNF)
Jacksonville JaguarsAustin Trammell (WR)at TitansW, 25-3vs Colts
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)vs Packers (Thanksgiving)L, 31-24vs Cowboys (Thr)
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)
Calvin Anderson (OL)		vs BillsL, 26-7at 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.

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Rice Football Recruiting: JUCO SAF Dylan Stephens commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class picked up some much-needed reinforcements in the secondary. JUCO safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Adding depth to the defensive backfield was a must for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Entering the late fall with some attrition at those positions, the Owls swooped into the JUCO ranks to get another potential playmaker. Safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Stephens had offers from Army, Navy, Yale and a handful of local FCS programs coming out of high school before going the junior college route. After one season at Trinity Valley Junior College, he resurfaced and took aim at a D1 opportunity. Rice proved to be the perfect fit.

He joins fellow defensive back Jordan Mitchell as the anchors in the secondary for the 2026 class so far. He’s also the second JUCO commit in the group, with fellow JUCO product Brock Reddic offering support in the defensive trenches.

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Most of the tape from on Stephens comes from his high school days at Berkner High School in Richardson, TX, just a season removed from where he is today. He’s lanky with a quick twitch and has the ability to run. Those are good traits to bet on for a defensive back that will arrive on campus with some collegiate snaps already under his belt.

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