Jerry Meter (born c. 1957) is a former American football player and coach.

Jerry Meter attended Bloomfield Hills Andover High School where, at 6 foot, 4 inches, he was selected as a first-team end on the Detroit Free Press All Metro Team in 1974.

[2][3][4] In 1977, he received the Frederick Matthaei Award leadership, drive and achievement on the athletic field and in the classroom.

Meter played a key role in the famous "phantom touchdown" incident in the 1979 Rose Bowl.

Replays showed that White had fumbled before crossing the goal line, but officials called it a touchdown, and USC won the game, 17–10.