Owls in the NFL
After Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, five former Rice Owls remain on rosters. Let’s check in on how these Rice products have performed so far this year.
Myles Adams, Defensive End
Currently: Seattle Seahawks
2024 stats: 3 gms, 2 tkl, 40.4 PFF defense grade
Highlight: 35 snaps over the last two weeks
Played for Rice 2016-20
Chris Boswell, Kicker
Currently: Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 stats: 8/8 XP, 12/13 FG, incl. 5 from 50+ yds
Highlight: AFC Special Teams Player of the Month (September)
Played for Rice 2009-13
Jack Fox, Punter
Currently: Detroit Lions
2024 stats: 14 punts, avg 44.5 net yds, 8 inside 20
Highlight: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 3)
Played for Rice 2015-18
Nick Leverett, Center
Currently: New England Patriots
2024 stats: 4 gms, 5 hurries allowed, 38.1 PFF offense grade
Highlight: Made first start of season in Week 5, played 60 snaps
Played for Rice 2019
Luke McCaffrey, Wide Receiver
Currently: Washington Commanders
2024 stats: 11 tgt, 10 rec, 98 yds, 0 TD
Highlight: Set 1st pass block to create TD in Week 5
Played for Rice 2021-23
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