Rice football players on NFL rosters in 2025
As football season gets underway, don’t forget the former Owls representing Rice in the NFL. Check out the Rice products who made their NFL teams’ 53-man rosters.
Luke McCaffrey, Wide Receiver
Currently: Washington Commanders
2024 stats: 24 tgt, 18 rec, 168 yds, 0 TD
Played for Rice 2021-23
Chris Boswell, Kicker
Currently: Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 stats: 35/35 XP, 41/44 FG, incl. 13 from 50+ yds
Played for Rice 2009-13
Jack Fox, Punter
Currently: Detroit Lions
2024 stats: 45 punts, avg 51 yds, 48.89% inside 20
Played for Rice 2015-18
Calvin Anderson, Offensive Tackle
Currently: Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 stats: 11 snaps, 1 sack allowed, 56.2 PFF offense grade
Played for Rice 2014-17
Kylen Granson, Tight End
Currently: Philadelphia Eagles
2024 stats: 31 tgt, 14 rec, 182 yds, 0 TD
Played for Rice 2016-17
Rice also has several players who did not make their teams’ opening rosters but were re-signed to the practice squad.
Myles Adams, Defensive Lineman
Currently: Detroit Lions practice squad
2024 stats: 7 games, 7 tackles, 1 sack
Played for Rice 2016-19
Elijah Garcia, Defensive Lineman
Currently: New York Giants practice squad
2024 stats: 5 games, 14 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
Played for Rice 2016-21
Austin Trammell, Wide Receiver
Currently: Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad
2024 stats: 3 tgts, 2 rec, 40 yds
Played for Rice 2017-20
Nick Leverett, Offensive Guard
Currently: Arizona Cardinals practice squad
2024 stats: 117 snaps, 1 sack allowed, 36.6 PFF offense grade
Played for Rice 2019
The 2025 NFL season begins Thursday, Sept. 4, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys.
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