Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 9.
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 (SNF) | L, 38-14 | vs Lions |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | — OFF — | — | at Packers (MNF) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Austin Trammell (WR) | vs Raiders | W, 30-29 (OT) | at Texans |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | vs Vikings | L, 27-24 | at Commanders |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Colts | W, 27-20 | at Chargers (SNF) |
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey suffered an injury on the opening kickoff of the Commanders loss to the Seahawks and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He has since been placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone.
Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars
Trammell made his 2025 debut for the Jaguars against the Raiders this week, seeing one target on offense while making his biggest impact on special teams where he returned a kick 54 yards.
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson saw action in his fifth game of the season this weekend, playing on special teams in the Steelers’ Week 9 game against the Colts.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson and the Eagles were on bye this week.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted five times in the Lions’ Week 7 win over the Bucs, averaging 47.6 yards per kick with a long of 58 yards. He pinned two of his kicks inside the 20 yard line.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was a perfect 2-of-2 on his field goal tries against the Colts in Week 9, converting all three of his extra point attempts, as well. He is 16-of-18 on field goals this season, including one blocked kick.
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.
