Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers etched his name into NFL history on Sunday, delivering a flawless performance that helped seal the franchise’s second Super Bowl title — and placing Filipino American representation on one of sport’s biggest stages.
The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 at Super Bowl 60, with Myers converting all five of his field-goal attempts to set a new NFL record for the most field goals made in a single Super Bowl game.
Seattle’s offense was led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, while Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards. But it was Myers’ consistency under pressure that steadily widened the gap on the scoreboard, turning every opportunity into points.
Beyond the Super Bowl milestone, Myers also became the first player in NFL history to score 200 points in a single season, including the playoffs — breaking the league’s long-standing season scoring record.
For many fans, Myers’ performance carried deeper meaning. The 34-year-old kicker has spoken openly about his Filipino heritage, a rarity in a league where Asian American and Pacific Islander representation remains limited. “I am proud to say I am Filipino,” he has been quoted.
Myers grew up in Chula Vista, California — an area home to one of the largest Filipino communities in San Diego County. His great-grandfather was Filipino and served in the US Navy, arriving in the United States through Pensacola, Florida.
In 2021, amid a rise in anti-Asian violence, Myers publicly addressed racism and solidarity with the AAPI community, describing himself as “a person of Filipino descent.”
“We’ve seen an increase of violence & discrimination against the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. As a person of Filipino descent, I stand firm with my community and everyone who has been impacted and hurt,” he wrote in a post on X.
We’ve seen an increase of violence & discrimination against the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. As a person of Filipino descent, I stand firm with my community and everyone who has been impacted and hurt. I see you & stand with you. #StopAsianHate @Seahawks 🇺🇸🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/NNI4dUoUam
— Jason Myers (@JayMy_31) March 18, 2021
Reflecting on identity and visibility in professional sports, Myers said, “My great-grandfather’s from the Philippines. He passed away right before I was born, but I wish I would take more opportunity to kind of dig into my Filipino roots, but I’m proud to always say that I’m Filipino. It’s made me who I am.”
“But yeah, it’s definitely a tiny little, you know, group when you get to pro sports. There’s some names where, you know, they don’t sound Filipino, but like, you know, once you find out, it’s always met with a smile and a hug.”
Before his record-breaking NFL career, Myers was a multi-sport athlete at Mater Dei Catholic High School, where he played varsity football for four years and was named Mesa Kicker of the Year. He also excelled in soccer, winning a state championship and earning San Diego Division IV CIF Player of the Year honors.
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He went on to attend Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving as the Red Foxes’ starting kicker from 2009 to 2012. Myers later played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets before finding long-term success in Seattle.
Now, with a Super Bowl record and a championship ring to his name, Myers’ legacy extends beyond the stat sheet — standing as a rare and visible Filipino American presence at the pinnacle of American football.
