Erik Meyer
| Spokane Shock | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 28, 1982 La Mirada, California |
| Career information | |
| College: | Eastern Washington |
| Undrafted: | 2006 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca | |
Erik Meyer (born December 28, 1982, in La Mirada, California) is a professional American football quarterback who is currently playing for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Washington.
Meyer has also been a member of the Cologne Centurions, Seattle Seahawks. Oakland Raiders, Utah Blaze and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early years
Meyer attended La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California, and was a student and a letterman in football and baseball.
College career
Meyer was a record-setting quarterback for Eastern Washington University. He won the 2005 Walter Payton Award, presented by The Sports Network to the top offensive player in NCAA Division I-AA football. His 166.5 career passing efficiency rating set a record for FCS quarterbacks with at least 400 completions. In 42 games, he passed for 10,261 yards, with 84 TD passes against just 17 INTs. Posted 65.7 percent passing accuracy, completing 721-of-1097. His career interception percentage (1.5) also is a Division I-AA record. He also broke eight Eastern Washington career records, five single-season marks and one single-game mark.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Meyer went undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent and attended training camp hoping to contend for a roster spot. Meyer was released from the Bengals on August 28.
Cologne Centurions
Meyer was the starting quarterback for the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa before the league folded.
Seattle Seahawks
Meyer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in July 2007. He competed against third-string Seahawk quarterback David Greene and free agent Derek Devine for the third-string job. Meyer was cut by the Seahawks on August 28, 2007.
Oakland Raiders
On March 24, 2008, Meyer was signed by the Oakland Raiders. He was waived on June 25, 2008 to make room for Sam Keller.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 24, 2009, Meyer was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was released on June 9, 2009.
Spokane Shock
Meyer was signed by the Spokane Shock on December 23, 2009. Meyer appeared in two games connecting on 18 of 28 passes for 274 yards, 5 touchdowns, and one interception.
Utah Blaze
Meyer signed with the Utah Blaze on September 22, 2010. Meyer is currently the backup to Tommy Grady.
Spokane Shock
Meyer was traded back to the Spokane Shock on May 30, 2011. He is currently the starting Quarterback for the Shock.
External links
- 1982 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from California
- American football quarterbacks
- Eastern Washington Eagles football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Cologne Centurions players
- Oakland Raiders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Spokane Shock players
- Utah Blaze players
- Walter Payton Award winners