Tom Myers (quarterback)
Thomas Welborn Myers was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats before being selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 1965 NFL draft and the Denver Broncos in the 12th round of the 1965 AFL draft. He played for the Lions from 1965–1966.
Early life
Myers threw 33 touchdown passes as a senior at Troy High School in Troy, Ohio. In his career, he passed for 73 touchdowns total. He made the Ohio State High School All-Stars team following his senior year.College career
Myers was named the starting quarterback for the Northwestern Wildcats as a freshman during spring practice;however, under eligibility rules of the day, Myers actually could not play in a game until his sophomore year.