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![]() Meier in 2007.
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Date of birth | March 16, 1984 |
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Place of birth | Pittsburg, Kansas |
Date of death | April 19, 2010 | (aged 26)
Place of death | Arkansas |
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Position(s) | QB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 211 lb (96 kg) |
College | Kansas State |
Career history | |
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2007–2008 | Dresden Monarchs (GFL) |
2009 | Rhinos Milano (IFL) |
Dylan Meier (March 16, 1984 – April 19, 2010) was an American football quarterback. Meier played collegiality at Kansas State and professionally for the Dresden Monarchs of the German Football League and Rhinos Milano of the Italian Football League.
Meier was the younger brother of former NFL tight end Shad Meier and older brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Kerry Meier.
Born to Dennis and Valerie Meier, he was the middle brother. Older brother Shad is a former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, and younger brother Kerry played at Kansas as a wide receiver and backup quarterback who played for the Atlanta Falcons.
At Pittsburg High School, Meier was a two-time first team all-state selection and was named an honorable mention All-American. Meier was ranked 80th by Rivals.com on its list of top recruits in the country. 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. Meier led 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.