Chula Vista Native Jason Myers Sets Multiple Super Bowl Records in Seahawks Win

The San Diego community and his high school alma mater have a lot of pride for what Myers has done to reach this level.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Jason Myers, a native of Chula Vista, California, set multiple Super Bowl records as the kicker for the Seattle Seahawks in their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. Myers kicked a Super Bowl record five field goals and added two extra points, setting another record with 17 total points scored by a kicker in the Super Bowl.

Why it matters

Myers' performance in the Super Bowl is a source of immense pride for the San Diego community, especially his alma mater Mater Dei Catholic High School, where he is considered a legend. His journey to the NFL was not straightforward, making his Super Bowl success an inspiring underdog story.

The details

Myers was born and raised in Chula Vista, California, and graduated from Mater Dei Catholic High School in 2009. His high school football coach, John Joyner, described Myers as a better soccer player than football player in high school, but he was determined to pursue kicking, which led him to Marist University and then the Arena Football League before making it to the NFL. Myers' Super Bowl performance set the record for most points scored by a kicker in a single Super Bowl game.

  • Jason Myers set the Super Bowl record for most field goals made with five on February 9, 2026.
  • Myers also set the Super Bowl record for most points scored by a kicker with 17 on February 9, 2026.

The players

Jason Myers

A native of Chula Vista, California, and a graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School, Jason Myers is the kicker for the Seattle Seahawks who set multiple Super Bowl records in their victory over the New England Patriots.

John Joyner

The former football coach at Mater Dei Catholic High School, where Jason Myers attended, and is now an administrator at the school.

John Carney

A former kicker for the San Diego Chargers and a 23-year NFL veteran, who is a friend of Jason Myers and believes his Super Bowl performance was one of the best playoff games ever by a kicker.

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What they’re saying

“It doesn't feel real. Maybe in a few weeks, when I go home to see my family and friends, maybe it will set in more. Right now, I'm just enjoying the moment.”

— Jason Myers (nbcsandiego.com)

“Oh yeah, I was hooting and hollering. I had my kids going crazy.”

— John Joyner, Mater Dei Catholic administrator (nbcsandiego.com)

“He's a true underdog story. Jason was a better soccer player than football player in high school, but he wanted to kick, so he went to a small college, Marist University, then the Arena Football League. That determination to never give up on his dream, and now he's a Super Bowl champ and a record setter. I'm super proud of him.”

— John Joyner, Mater Dei Catholic administrator (nbcsandiego.com)

“Jason Myers just put his name on that list. You can chisel that in stone — it was great. He put on a masterpiece at the highest NFL level: the Super Bowl.”

— John Carney, Former San Diego Chargers kicker (nbcsandiego.com)

“To see Jason come through at one of the brightest moments of his life with his Seahawk teammates and come away with the win was fantastic. I couldn't be more proud of him and his career.”

— John Carney, Former San Diego Chargers kicker (nbcsandiego.com)

What’s next

The San Diego community and Mater Dei Catholic High School are likely to continue celebrating Jason Myers' historic Super Bowl performance and his journey from a small-town underdog to a Super Bowl champion and record-setter.

The takeaway

Jason Myers' remarkable Super Bowl performance, setting multiple records as the kicker for the Seattle Seahawks, is a testament to his determination and perseverance. His story serves as an inspiring example of how hard work and dedication can help an athlete overcome the odds and reach the pinnacle of their sport, even when the path is not straightforward.