NFF National Scholar-Athletes

Rocky Myers

  • School
    Wesley (DE)
  • Induction
    2004

A fierce competitor and undisputed leader of the Wesley College defensive unit, Rocky Myers is arguably Division III's best defensive back and his academic performance remains nothing short of perfect.

Possessing a 4.00 GPA in Biology, Myers was selected as a delegate to the International Mission on Medicine in 2003. A recipient of the prestigious Rubber Co. Press Chemistry Award, he was selected as a United States Achievement Academy Collegiate All-America Scholar and has appeared on the National Dean's List. 

A three-time team captain, Myers earned Second Team All-America honors in 2003 and was one of 10 finalists, and the only junior, for the Gagliardi Trophy, which goes to Division III's Most Outstanding Player. A First Team All-Conference selection, he led the conference and ranked second in the nation with 149 tackles in 2003. A 2004 Preseason First Team All-America choice, Myers has amassed 400 tackles and 15 interceptions for his career. 

A devoted community member, Myers is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a tutor at Wesley College. A camp counselor at St. Thomas More Youth Basketball Camp, he volunteers at Dover Central Middle School's guidance office and freshman move-in day. 

After receiving his J.D. from the Widener University School of Law, Myers moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He has appeared in 17 movies, including the 2006 film Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg.