Thomas Welborn Myers (August 13, 1943 – September 3, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
He made the Ohio State High School All-Stars team following his senior year.
[1] Myers was named the starting quarterback for the Northwestern Wildcats as a freshman during spring practice;[1] however, under eligibility rules of the day, Myers actually could not play in a game until his sophomore year.
He chose to sign with the Lions and played in two games in his two NFL seasons.
Myers died in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 3, 2024, at the age of 81.