Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 6.
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 Bears (MNF) | L, 25-24 | at Cowboys |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Kylen Granson (TE) | at Giants (TNF) | L, 34-17 | at Vikings |
| New York Giants | Elijah Garcia (DL) | vs Eagles (TNF) | W, 34-17 | at Broncos |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Austin Trammell (WR) | vs Seahawks | L, 20-12 | vs Rams |
| Detroit Lions | Jack Fox (P) | at Chiefs (SNF) | L, 30-17 | vs Bucs (SNF) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Chris Boswell (PK) Calvin Anderson (OL) | vs Browns | W, 23-9 | at Bengals (TNF) |
Defense
Elijah Garcia – DL, Giants
Garcia was inactive for the Giant’s Week 6 game against the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. This was the second time he’s been inactive this season after appearing in the teams’ first four contests.
Offense
Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders
McCaffrey is on a bit of a heater, catching another touchdown this week, a 33-yard score on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears.
Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers
Anderson saw action in his second game of the season this weekend, playing on special teams in the Steelers’ Week 6 win over the Browns.
Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars
Trammell was active but did not play in the Jaguars’ Week 6 loss to the Seahawks.
Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles
Granson continues to be heavily involved on the Eagles’ special teams unit with 10 tackles on the season while still playing a consistent allotment of snaps with the offense. He has not recorded a reception since Week 2.
Special Teams
Jack Fox – P, Lions
Fox punted three times in the Lions’ Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, averaging 46 yards per kick with a long of 49 yards. He pinned two of his kicks inside the 20 yard line.
Chris Boswell – K, Steelers
Boswell was 3-of-4 on field goals against the Browns in Week 6, suffering his first true miss of the season and converting both of his extra point tries. He is 9-of-11 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.
