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Owls in the NFL

By Andersen Pickard     10/8/24 11:06pm

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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