Robert Myers (offensive lineman)

Robert Myers
No. 62Seattle Seahawks
Position: Guard
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-12-26) December 26, 1991
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 326 lb (148 kg)
Career information
High school: La Vergne (TN)
College: Tennessee State
NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 176
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Robert Myers (born December 26, 1991) is an American football guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee State, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Early years

Myers attended La Vergne High School in La Vergne, Tennessee.

College career

Myers played at Tennessee State from 2010 to 2014.[1] In his senior season in 2014, he started in all 12 games. He was named the All-Ohio Valley Conference second team in 2015.[2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Myers was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (176th overall pick) of the 2015 NFL Draft.[3] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Ravens.[4]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 6, 2015, Myers was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[5] On September 11, 2015, he was waived by the Colts.[6]

Second stint with the Ravens

On September 21, 2015, Myers was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[7]

Denver Broncos

On December 30, 2015, Myers was signed off the Ravens' practice squad to the Denver Broncos active roster.[8]

Myers won Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos after they beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10.

On September 3, 2016, Myers was waived by the Broncos.[9]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 27, 2016, Myers was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[10]

References

  1. "Round 5: Baltimore Ravens Select G Robert Myers". baltimoreravens.com.
  2. "70 Robert Myers". TSU Tigers. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015.
  3. "Baltimore Ravens: Robert Myers". baltimoreravens.com.
  4. Downing, Garrett (September 5, 2015). "Ravens Trim 2015 Roster To 53 Players". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  5. Bowen, Kevin (September 6, 2015). "Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers, Boom Herron Waived-Injured". Colts.com. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  6. Alper, Josh (September 11, 2015). "Colts waive Boom Herron from injured reserve". NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  7. Mink, Ryan (September 21, 2015). "Ravens Re-Sign Robert Myers To Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  8. Mason, Andrew. "Broncos add rookie guard Robert Myers to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  9. Mason, Andrew. "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com.
  10. Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign Running Back Zac Brooks, Offensive Lineman Robert Myers To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
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