Owls in the NFL

By Andersen Pickard     9/10/24 11:28pm

Eight former Rice Owls participated in NFL training camps this summer, including wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, who was drafted by the Washington Commanders in April 2024. However, only five of these players remained on NFL rosters when Week 1 games kicked off last week.

Myles Adams, Defensive End

Currently: Seattle Seahawks

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Week 1 stats: Did not play (coach’s decision)

Played for Rice 2016-20

Chris Boswell, Kicker

Currently: Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 1 stats: 6/6 field goals (tied franchise record)

First Steelers player with 3+ 50-yd FGs in one game

Played for Rice 2009-13

Jack Fox, Punter

Currently: Detroit Lions

Week 1 stats: 4 punts, 230 net yds

Played for Rice 2015-18

Nick Leverett, Center

Currently: New England Patriots

Week 1 stats: Played 4 snaps on special teams

Played for Rice 2019

Luke McCaffrey, Wide Receiver

Currently: Washington Commanders

Week 1 stats: 3 rec, 18 yds (NFL debut)

Played for Rice 2021-23

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