Dylan Meier
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Dylan Meier was a quarterback for the Kansas State Wildcats football
team. He played in college from 2002 to 2006.
From 2007 to 2009 he played in Europe for the German
and Italian Football League
s.
was a two-year starter at tight end
and played five seasons in the NFL, and younger brother Kerry
played at the University of Kansas as a slot receiver and backup quarterback and now plays for the Atlanta Falcons.
, Meier was a two-time first team all-state selection and was named an honorable mention All-American. Ranked 80th by Rivals.com on its list of top athletes. He was coached by Merle Clark.
Meier threw for 1,465 yards and 14 TDs, while rushing for 935 yards and 10 TDs as a senior. He became the first 1,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher ever in the Southeast Kansas League while directing Pittsburg to back-to-back appearances in the Class 5A state title game. He also lettered three times in baseball, twice in basketball and once in track.
He was 12-of-18 passing for 183 yards vs. Western Kentucky in his first career start. He gained 60 yards on nine attempts on the ground against WKU with a nine-yard touchdown run. He tossed his first career touchdown vs. Fresno State, connecting with Davin Dennis from 47 yards out. He completed 26 passes on 41 attempts for his fourth career 200+ yard passing day (248) against Texas Tech. He connected with seven different receivers vs. the Red Raiders and was K-State’s leading rusher with 84 yards on 16 carries. He came off the bench in the fourth quarter at Colorado with 3:15 to play and drove the Wildcats to the game-tying TD with 0:36 remaining. Finished 7-of-11 passing on the drive for 63 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown pass to WR Jermaine Moreira. He earned his team’s Ken Ochs Courage Award for his grit and determination in the face of injuries during the season.
in the Italian Football League
.
Kansas State Wildcats football
The Kansas State Wildcats football program is the intercollegiate football program of the Kansas State University Wildcats. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference...
team. He played in college from 2002 to 2006.
From 2007 to 2009 he played in Europe for the German
German Football League
The German Football League is the elite league for American football in Germany. Playing rules are based on those of the American NCAA....
and Italian Football League
Italian Football League
Italian Football League is an American football league in Italy.-History:It was founded in 2008, taking over previous league's significance...
s.
Early life
Born to Dennis and Valerie Meier, he had three brothers, one of which also played at Kansas State. Older brother ShadShad Meier
Shad Meier Shad Meier Shad Meier (born June 7, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri, is a former professional American football tight end.-High School and College Career:Shad Meier prepped at Pittsburg High School, in his home town, where he was an All-State Top 11 Selection in Kansas in the fall of 1995...
was a two-year starter at tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
and played five seasons in the NFL, and younger brother Kerry
Kerry Meier
Kerry Meier is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas...
played at the University of Kansas as a slot receiver and backup quarterback and now plays for the Atlanta Falcons.
High school career
At Pittsburg High SchoolPittsburg High School (Kansas)
Pittsburg High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Pittsburg, Kansas, USA, serving students in grades 9-12. Pittsburg High School is the one of two high schools in Pittsburg, KS and is the largest high school in southeast Kansas and the Greater Pittsburg Area...
, Meier was a two-time first team all-state selection and was named an honorable mention All-American. Ranked 80th by Rivals.com on its list of top athletes. He was coached by Merle Clark.
Meier threw for 1,465 yards and 14 TDs, while rushing for 935 yards and 10 TDs as a senior. He became the first 1,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher ever in the Southeast Kansas League while directing Pittsburg to back-to-back appearances in the Class 5A state title game. He also lettered three times in baseball, twice in basketball and once in track.
College career
At Kansas State, Meier proved himself to be an experienced signal-caller and an accurate passer who makes good decisions with the ball. Despite having an injury plagued 2004 season, Meier was still rated as the top passing quarterback in the Big-12 heading into the 2005 campaign before suffering an offseason injury that kept him out all season.Freshman (red-shirt) (2002)
Meier redshirted his freshman year in 2002. Earned the team's Overachiever Award as the top player on the offensive scout team.Freshman (2003)
Meier appeared in all 15 games as the holder on placements while playing in four games at Quarterback. He seemingly emerged as the Wildcats’ No. 2 quarterback toward the end of the season. In this his first college season he Saw his inaugural career action vs. McNeese State, completing 5-of-8 passes for 78 yards and two interceptions while rushing four times for 46 yards and scoring his first career TD against the Cowboys. He was Kansas State’s third leading rusher with 149 yards on 16 attempts while also leading the team in yards per carry (9.3) and was third in rushing for touchdowns with three. He saw his most extensive action in this year at Iowa State, completing 4-of-5 passes for a season-best 51 yards and rushing for 76 yards on nine carries.Sophomore (2004)
Meier emerged as a proven backup his sophomore year at Kansas State, able to come off the bench when needed and play well when on the field. He opened the season as the starter at quarterback, becoming the first Kansan to do so in the Bill Snyder era. He saw action in 10 games with six starts and completing 127-of-220 passes (57.7 percent) for 1,436 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions, and posted an efficiency rating of 121.51 which ranked seventh in the Big 12. Ran for 232 yards on 81 attempts and was Kansas State’s third-leading rusher. His best outing of this season may have been in an away game against Texas A&M, where he recorded career highs in completions (29), attempts (45) and touchdowns (3). His completion total, which included connections to eight different receivers, was just four shy of Kansas State's single-game record. Though Meier was not in shape to start at Kansas the following week, he nevertheless came off the bench in second half to register a career high for passing yards (249). In this contest he threw for two scores, including a career-long 86-yard fourth quarter touchdown to wide receiver Tony Madison, and augmented this by running the ball himself for a third touchdown against the Jayhawks. He registered his third consecutive two hundred plus yard passing performance against Oklahoma while completing 20-of-38 attempts for 242 yards. In this game he connected with WR Yamon Figurs for a 38-yard TD strike in the second quarter to give Wildcats 14-7 edge.He was 12-of-18 passing for 183 yards vs. Western Kentucky in his first career start. He gained 60 yards on nine attempts on the ground against WKU with a nine-yard touchdown run. He tossed his first career touchdown vs. Fresno State, connecting with Davin Dennis from 47 yards out. He completed 26 passes on 41 attempts for his fourth career 200+ yard passing day (248) against Texas Tech. He connected with seven different receivers vs. the Red Raiders and was K-State’s leading rusher with 84 yards on 16 carries. He came off the bench in the fourth quarter at Colorado with 3:15 to play and drove the Wildcats to the game-tying TD with 0:36 remaining. Finished 7-of-11 passing on the drive for 63 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown pass to WR Jermaine Moreira. He earned his team’s Ken Ochs Courage Award for his grit and determination in the face of injuries during the season.
Senior (2006)
After missing the entire 2005 season, Meier started the first five games of the season, passing for 773 yards (70-of-138). He appeared in 11-of-12 games this season, either as a holder on placements or at quarterback. He completed 10 or more passes in each of the first five games this year. He was an effective 10-of-20 for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Florida Atlantic. He had a season-best 135.5 rating against the Owls. He threw for a career high 256 yards on 19-for-35 passing against Marshall. He was 15-of-26 for 163 yards in the season opener against Illinois State. He also came off the bench for one series against Texas, hitting on his lone attempt for eight yards. He Led K-State to a 6-3 record as a starter.Italy (2009)
Meier played for the Milano RhinosRhinos Milano
The Rhinos Milano are an American football team based in Milano, Italy. The team was founded in 1977 and won the Italian Superbowl in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1990.- Palmares :...
in the Italian Football League
Italian Football League
Italian Football League is an American football league in Italy.-History:It was founded in 2008, taking over previous league's significance...
.