SEATTLE — The confetti hadn’t even hit the turf at SoFi Stadium before the history books needed a rewrite. In a league dominated by giants, it was the 5-foot-10 kicker from Chula Vista who stood tallest Sunday night. Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers didn’t just help his team secure the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LX; he dismantled the record books with a surgical performance that will be studied for decades.
Automatic. Clutch. Historic.
Myers locked in a performance for the ages, drilling a Super Bowl record five field goals to anchor Seattle’s 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. But the accolades didn’t stop at the final whistle. With his final split of the uprights in the fourth quarter, Myers became the first player in NFL history to eclipse 200 points in a single season.
The Chula Vista native and Mater Dei Catholic High School grad (Class of ’09) turned the biggest stage in sports into his personal driving range. While the offense stalled in the red zone, Myers was money. 35 yards. 42 yards. 51 yards. It didn’t matter. He was automatic.
More Than Just Three Points
For Myers, who wears jersey number 5, the victory lap continues at Wednesday’s championship parade in Seattle. But back home in San Diego, the impact hit harder than a linebacker collision. Myers is a quarter Filipino, a heritage he wears with quiet pride in a league where Asian representation remains critically low.
According to the Sports Conflict Institute’s 2026 report, Asian players comprise less than 0.3% of NFL rosters, while Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders make up under 2%. Compare that to the 53.5% Black and 27% White demographics, and Myers’ visibility becomes a beacon.
“We Were All Crying”
“Family and friends, we were all crying. Jay is a Chula Vista, a South Bay little guy… now in the NFL on the biggest stage. Anybody can do it if they want it and put their hearts into it.” — Donny Myers, Jason’s Father
Donny fought back tears recalling the moment. He describes his son not as a superstar, but as “humble and down-to-earth”—traits forged on the fields of Chula Vista.
The Next Generation is Watching
At Mater Dei Catholic, Myers’ photo in the Hall of Fame isn’t just decoration; it’s a roadmap. Jordan Dumaran, a current running back for the Crusaders and a full Filipino athlete, felt the weight of the moment.
“I remember first walking into the gym, and I saw Jason Myers in the Hall of Fame… I recognize his Filipino heritage as I am a full Filipino. Even though you’re Filipino, you could still make it to the highest level and make history 100%. Everything’s possible.” — Jordan Dumaran, Mater Dei Catholic Running Back
NHANFL Verdict
Myers’ historic night does more than add hardware to the Seahawks’ trophy case. It shatters the “bamboo ceiling” in professional football. For athletes like Dumaran, the message from the Super Bowl champion is clear: The path from the South Bay to the Super Bowl is open. You just have to kick down the door.
