Erik Meyer (born December 28, 1982) is an American former professional football quarterback and current coach.

He is the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a position he has held since 2024.

Oakland Raiders, Utah Blaze, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Spokane Shock, San Jose SaberCats and Washington Valor.

He was given the nickname of "Daddy" because he was always known to be a father figure to underclassmen, and his various positions in the community volunteering with children were highlighted at commencement when the school recognized him with the "George R. Shull Excellence in Care Scholarship," voted on by his graduating class and faculty at LMHS.

He won the 2005 Walter Payton Award, presented by The Sports Network to the top offensive player in NCAA Division I-AA football.

Erik was the recipient of the Joseph Helen Dankert Gold Scholar Award for maintaining a 3.8+ GPA during his time as an Eagle.

He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent and attended training camp hoping to contend for a roster spot.

Meyer was traded back to the Spokane Shock with Raymond McNeil for Khreem Smith and Antonio Narcisse on May 30, 2011.

[6] Meyer was recognized again by the AFL, earning Offensive Player of the Year and League MVP Awards.

[12] Stats from ArenaFan:[13] In 2013, Meyer began coaching quarterbacks at Central Washington University.

[16] In 2020, Meyer was hired as the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.