Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 12.
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) | — OFF — | — | vs Broncos (SNF) |
| Atlanta Falcons | Elijah Garcia (DL) | vs Saints | W, 24-10 | at Jets |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Cowboys | L, 24-21 | vs Bears (Fri) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Austin Trammell (WR) | at Cardinals | W, 27-24 (OT) | at Titans |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Giants | W, 34-27 (OT) | vs Packers (Thanksgiving) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | at Bears | L, 31-28 | vs Bills |
Defense
Elijah Garcia – DL, Falcons
Garcia was signed off the Giants practice squad this past week to the Falcons active roster. He was inactive for this week’s game against the Saints.
Offense
Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars
Trammell played in his fourth game of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals. He was targeted once but did not record a reception.
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson saw his first action with the Steelers’ offense this weekend, playing 23 offensive snaps in addition to this typical duties on special teams.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson saw some involvement with the offense this week, but was much more active on special teams, where he played 20 snaps against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted five times in the Lions’ Week 12 win over the Giants, averaging 40 yards per kick with a long of 46 yards. The dip in average was driven by four well-placed balls pinned inside the 20 yard line.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell did not attempt a field goal on Sunday, but did convert all four of his extra point attempts. 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.
