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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 2 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 2.

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) Week 2 Result Week 3
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Commanders L, 38-35 at Dolphins
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Seahawks L, 37-31 (OT) vs Falcons
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) at Texans W, 31-20 at Ravens
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Dolphins L, 24-17 at Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Browns (MNF) W, 26-22 at Raiders
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Lions L, 37-31 (OT) vs Panthers
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Bears W, 27-17 vs Eagles

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson posted his second start of the season this weekend in the Patriots loss to the Dolphins.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson was the third most targeted player for the Colts on Sunday, hauling in three passes for 16 yards and the team’s only receiving score of the day. It was the first touchdown of his career.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active for the Bucs again this week, but did not see action in their Week 2 win over the Bears.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was active but did not record any tackles in the Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Lions.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

After appearing in the Broncos’ season opener, Garcia was inactive for their Week 2 game against the Commanders.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox was only called upon once on Sunday, booting a 53-yard punt in his only touch against the Seahawks.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was perfect under the Monday Night Football lights, connecting on a pair of extra points and both of his field goals tries, including a long of 52 yards.

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 1 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 1.

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) Week 1 Result Week 2
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Raiders L, 17-16 vs Commanders
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Chiefs (TNF) W, 21-20 vs Seahawks
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Jaguars L, 31-21 at Texans
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Eagles L, 25-20 vs Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs 49ers L, 30-7 vs Browns (MNF)
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Rams L, 30-13 at Lions
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at Vikings W, 20-17 vs Bears

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson made his first start of the season at right tackle for the Patriots.

Kylen Gransen – TE, Colts

Gransen finished second on the team in receptions in Week 1 and third in targets, hauling in four passes for 39 yards against the Jaguars. Only leading receiver Michael Pittman was more involved in the offense through the air.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play for the Bucs’ in their Week 1 victory over the Vikings.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams saw a few snaps on defense in the Seahawks in Week 1 against the Rams, but did not record any stats.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia had a pair of tackles in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Raiders. He saw some early action in the redzone, too.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox was instrumental in the Lions’ upset win over the Chiefs on opening night. He punted five times, pinning Kansas City inside the 20 on three separate occasions and registering a long of 61 yards on his longest punt of the night.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell’s action on Sunday was short and sweet. He was called upon once to convert an extra point try following the Steelers’ long touchdown of the afternoon and did so without incident. He did not attempt any other kicks.

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Wild Card Round Recap

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls from this week and the season as a whole.

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) Wild Card Result
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 at Jaguars L, 31-30
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at 49ers L, 41-23
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Cowboys L, 31-14

Offense

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was limited with a knee injury in practice this week and was inactive for the Bucs’ Wild Card game against the Cowboys following 10 consecutive regular season starts.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams made his career postseason debut this past weekend with two tackles in the Seahawks’ Wild Card game against the 49ers, including one tackle for a loss.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan was third on the team with six tackles in the Chargers’ Wild Card game against the Jaguars. He also added one pass defended. It was the first playoff appearance for the seven year pro.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington appeared in four games for the Chargers this season before being placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a pec injury in the Chargers’ Week 10 game against the 49ers. He did not play in the Chargers’ Wild Card game against the Jaguars.

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Regular Season Recap

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls from this week and the season as a whole.

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) Week 18 Result Next
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL)
Elijah Garcia (DL)		 vs Chargers W, 31-28  —
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Packers W, 20-16  —
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Texans L, 32-31  —
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 at Broncos L, 21-28 at Jaguars
LA Rams Austin Trammell (WR) at Seahawks L, 19-16 (OT)  —
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Browns W, 28-14  —
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Rams W, 19-16 (OT) at 49ers
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at Falcons L, 30-17 vs Cowboys

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson appeared in 14 of the Broncos’ games this season, including seven starts. Before this year, he’d started five games in the 2020 and 2021 seasons combined. The Broncos did not make the playoffs.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson set career-best marks across the board, making four starts for the Colts this season. He caught 31 passes for 203 yards. The Colts did not make the playoffs.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett started his tenth consecutive game this weekend. He’s appeared in every game for the Bucs following Week 7 after making two appearances for the Bucs a season ago with no starts. The Bucs host the Cowboys in a Wild Card game on Monday night.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell played in the Rams’ final six games, catching two passes for 13 yards. His primary role was on special teams this season where he played roughly a third of his total snaps. The Rams did not make the playoffs.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams appeared in a career-high 10 games for the Seahawks this season, tallying 16 tackles with one tackle for a loss, one quarterback hit and one pass defended. The Seahawks visit the 49ers in a Wild Card game on Saturday.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan appeared in a career-high 15 games for the Chargers this season, setting career highs in starts (11), tackles (47) and interceptions (3). He also posted six passes defended, two tackles for a loss and two quarterback hits. The Chargers visit the Jaguars in a Wild Card game on Saturday.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington appeared in four games for the Chargers this season before being placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a pec injury in the Chargers’ Week 10 game against the 49ers. He finished the season with 12 tackles. The Chargers visit the Jaguars in a Wild Card game on Saturday.

Elijah Gacia – DT, Broncos

Garcia was signed off the Rams practice squad and appeared in his first game with the Broncos in Week 17. He recorded his first career tackle a week later against the Chargers. The Broncos did not make the playoffs.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted 52 times this season with a long of 66 yards. He pinned 14 balls inside the 20 and averaged 48.6 yards per punt, the sixth-best mark in the league. The Lions did not make the playoffs.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell made 20-of-28 field goal attempts this season and all 18 of his extra point tries. He was lethal from long range, converting on 7-of-9 field goal tries from 50+ yards away. The Steelers did not make the playoffs.

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Rice Football 2022: NFL Owls Week 17 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2022 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 17.

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) Week 17 Result Week 18
Denver Broncos Calvin Anderson (OL)
Elijah Garcia (DL)		 at Chiefs L, 27-24 vs Chargers
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Lions L, 41-10 at Packers
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) at Giants L, 38-10 vs Texans
LA Chargers Bryce Callahan (DB)
Christian Covington (DL)		 vs Rams W, 31-10 at Broncos
LA Rams Austin Trammell (WR) at Chargers L, 31-10 at Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Ravens W, 16-13 vs Browns
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Jets W, 23-6 vs Rams
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Panthers W, 30-24 at Falcons

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Broncos

Anderson has now appeared in all 16 of the Broncos’ games this season, including seven starts. He was in a reserve role in Week 16 and inactive in Week 17.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson has missed each of the past two games while dealing with an ankle injury.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett started his ninth consecutive game this weekend. He’s appeared in every game for the Bucs since Week 7.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell has played a small role on the Rams’ offense in the past two weeks while being active on special teams. He’s appeared in five consecutive games.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams has been a part of the Seahawks’ core rotation on the defensive line over the last several weeks, managing three tackles in Week 16 against the Chiefs and two more against the Jets in Week 17.

Bryce Callahan – CB, Chargers

Callahan has six total tackles across his past two games and continues to be a key component of the Chargers’ secondary.

Christian Covington – DL, Chargers

Covington was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a pec injury in the Chargers’ Week 10 game against the 49ers. He hasn’t played since but shared part of his recovery process on social media this week.

Elijah Gacia – DT, Broncos

After being signed off the Rams practice square a few weeks ago, Garcia saw his first action with the Broncos this week, playing seven snaps against the Chiefs in Week 17.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted three times on Sunday with a long of 60 yards. He put one ball inside the 20 and averaged 50 yards per punt.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell made three of four kicks on Sunday, including a long of 51 yards and an extra point. Boswell’s final field goal of the day put the Steelers within striking distance against the Ravens, setting up a game-winning drive.

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 detail on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.


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