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Rice Football 2024: NFL Owls Week 1 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2024 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) This Week Result Next Week
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Rams W,  26-20 (OT) vs Bucs
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Texans L, 29-27 at Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Falcons W, 18-10 at Broncos
New England Patriots Nick Leverett (OL) at Bengals W, 16-10 vs Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Broncos W, 26-20 at Patriots
Washington Commanders Luke McCaffrey (WR) at Bucs L, 37-20 vs Giants

Offense

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey caught all three of his targets for 18 yards in his NFL debut including a long reception of 10 yards. He led all Commanders receivers in yardage, topped only by running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. as well as tight end Zach Ertz.

Nick Leverett – OL, Patriots

Leverett was active and played four snaps on special teams in the Patriots’ Week 1 win over the Bengals.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson was only targeted once in the Colts’ Week 1 loss to the Texans. He did not haul in the pass.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 1 game against the Broncos.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox was impressive in his Sunday Night Football performance. He punted four balls for 230 yards, an average of 57.5 yards per punt with a long of 67 yards. Two of his four kicks were downed inside the 20 yard line as the Lions topped the Rams in overtime.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

The Steelers scored 18 points on Sunday. Chris Boswell accounted for all of them himself, draining kicks of 51, 56 and 57 yards in the process. He was perfect on his way to becoming the first kicker in franchise history to make at least three kicks from 50 yards away or longer.

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Wild Card Round Roundup

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Rice Football was well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action this postseason.

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
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Rams W, 24-23 vs Bucs
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) at Lions L, 24-23  —
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Bills L, 31-17  —
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Eagles W, 32-9 at Lions

Players

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active for the Bucs playoff win over the Eagles, but did not play. They advanced to the next round and will take on the Lions.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Back during his Rice football playing days, Austin Trammell fielded punts from Jack Fox during practice on a weekly basis. That throwback moment occurred a few times in the playoffs this past weekend, with Trammell tasked with fielding Fox’s punts again, this time with postseason stakes on the line. Trammell didn’t return any of Fox’s punts, but he did return a kickoff 24 yards. The Lions eliminated the Rams.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted three times to the aforementioned Trammell, averaging 49.3 yards per punt. That average was boosted by a 61-yard punt which was kicked so far that Trammell was barely able to field it cleanly. Fox and the Lions are moving on and will host the Bucs.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did his part on Monday, converting a 40-yard field goal attempt and a pair of extra points. Unfortunately, it was not enough as the Steelers fell to the Bills and were eliminated from the playoffs.

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Regular Season Roundup

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Rice Football was well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action this season.

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 Playoffs
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) at Raiders L, 27-14  —
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Vikings W, 30-20  vs Rams (WC)
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Texans (Sat) L, 23-19  —
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) at 49ers W, 21-20  at Lions (WC)
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) vs Jets L, 17-3  —
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Ravens (Sat) W, 17-10  at Bills (WC)
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Cardinals W, 21-20  —
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at Panthers W, 9-0  vs Eagles (WC)

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson appeared in five games for the Patriots this season, making two starts including the season opener against the Eagles. He was active for the final nine games of the regular season but did not see action down the stretch.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson posted career highs in starts (seven), targets (50), receiving yards (368) and caught his first NFL touchdown this season. His celebratory photoshoot drew plenty of laughs.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active for the Bucs in every game this season, but only saw action on three occasions, participating with the special teams unit.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell became an everyday player for the first time in his professional career, serving as the Rams’ primary return specialist this season. He returned six kicks for 101 yards and 25 punts for 183 yards. He also caught four passes, including three on a career-best offensive outing against the Seahawks.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was in and out of the Seahawks’ lineup this season, serving as one of the primary alternatives in cases of injuries or emergencies. He made one start (week 15 against the Titans) and got his first career sack (Week 4 against the Giants), as well as playing several snaps on special teams.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was active in three games for the Broncos, all at the beginning of the season. He picked up his first career sack in his final appearance, a Week 5 game against the Jets.

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox compiled another productive season in Detroit, punting 57 times with a 46.4-yard average with a long of 70 yards which came in Week 2 against Dallas. His 21 returnable punts ranked sixth fewest in the league among full-time punters.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell made 29-of-31 field goals this season, with one block and one miss from 40+. He was perfected from 39 yards and inward. He also delivered 27-of-28 successful extra points.

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 17 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 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) This Week Result Next Week
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Chargers W, 16-9 at Raiders
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Cowboys (Sat) L, 20-19 vs Vikings
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) vs Raiders L, 23-20 vs Texans (Sat)
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) at Giants W, 26-25 at 49ers
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) at Bills L, 27-21 vs Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Seahawks W, 30-23 at Ravens (Sat)
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) vs Steelers L, 30-23 vs Cardinals
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Saints L, 23-13 at Panthers

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 17 game against the Bills.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson hauled in just one reception on three targets this weekend, cooling off a bit from a career five-catch game in Week 16.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 17 game against the Saints.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell handled all his customary special teams duties on returns for the Rams in Week 17, but did not register any yardage on those snaps. He got on the field with the offense for just one play.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams saw action with the Seahawks’ defense for the first time since late October, getting on the field for seven plays. He did not record any official tackles.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 17 game against the Chargers.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox did his job on Saturday night. He blasted a 70-yard punt, pushing his average for the night up to a crisp 48.8 yards per punt. He put two balls inside the 20-yard line.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did not miss, once again. He handled six kicks, three field goals and three extra points, and put all of them straight through the pipes in the Steelers’ Week 17 win over the Seahawks.

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 16 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 16.

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
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Patriots L, 26-23 vs Chargers
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) at Vikings W, 30-24 at Cowboys (Sat)
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE) at Falcons L, 29-10 vs Raiders
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) vs Saints (TNF) W, 30-22 at Giants
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) at Broncos W, 26-23 at Bills
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) vs Bengals W, 34-11 at Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Titans W, 20-17 vs Steelers
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) vs Jaguars W, 30-12 vs Saints

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson was active but did not play in the Patriots’ Week 16 game against the Broncos.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson was a focal point of the Colts’ offense this past weekend, catching five of seven targets for 62 yards. He led the Colts in receiving yards.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active but did not play in the Bucs’ Week 16 game against the Jaguars.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell returned one kickoff for six yards on Thursday Night Football, playing only special teams this week.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 16 game against the Titans.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 16 game against the Patriots.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

It was another good day at the office for Fox who punted three times, averaging 47.7 yards per punt while putting two balls inside the 20-yard line. He blasted a long punt of 57 yards.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was perfect in the Steelers’ upset win over the Bengals this weekend, connecting on two field goals — one a long of 50 yards — and all four of his extra point attempts.

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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