Carl Meyer

Carl Meyer (born 27 May 1991) is a South African professional gridiron football punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has also played rugby union for the Dragons and NOLA Gold.

Professional rugby career Meyer made his debut for the Dragons regional team in 2014 having previously played for Ebbw Vale RFC. He was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2017–18 season. He also played as a fullback for NOLA Gold in Major League Rugby (MLR) in 2020.

Professional gridiron career Indoor football Meyer played indoor American football as a placekicker for the Jacksonville Sharks, then of the National Arena League, in 2023.

Canadian football Meyer was selected by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the first round (6th overall) of the 2024 CFL global draft. On Following training camp, he was re-assigned to the practice roster on June 2, 2024. Meyer made his CFL debut on 31 August 2024, against the Ottawa Redblacks, after filling in for the incumbent, Stefan Flintoft. He had four punts for a 42.3-yard average and a long of 52 in his only game played of the year.