POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – On Sunday afternoon, Jason Myers became the first former Marist football player to appear in the Pro Bowl. Myers, a 2013 Marist graduate who is the New York Jets' placekicker, helped the AFC earn a 26-7 victory at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
 
Myers converted two extra points, and had field goals of 31 and 47 yards. His kicks helped the AFC jump out to a 20-0 lead.
 
Myers earned the Pro Bowl honor due to a terrific 2018 season with the Jets. Here are some of his season highlights:
 

• Became the first player in NFL history to hit five 55-yard field goals in a single season. His six field goals of 50-plus yards were tied for most in the NFL this season, and set a franchise record.
• Had 60 touchbacks on his 82 kickoffs. He ranked fourth in the NFL in total touchbacks, and set a Jets' record in that category.
• Converted 33 of his 36 field goal attempts (91.7 percent). Myers was tied for third in the NFL in field goals made.
• Set a team record with seven field goals in a 42-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 14. Following that performance, Myers was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

 
From 2009-12, Myers was the primary placekicker and kickoff specialist for the Marist football team. He also was the Red Foxes' regular punter in his senior season. The Chula Vista, California native still holds the program record for longest field goal (49 yards), and graduated as the Red Foxes' all-time leading scorer among kickers.
 
Myers is the second Marist graduate to be selected to a professional All-Star Game. Rik Smits, who graduated from Marist in 1988, played in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game.