Selected by New Orleans 74th overall in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft, Myers spent his entire 10-year career in Black and Gold, appearing in 136 games with 120 starts. He finished his career with 36 interceptions four touchdowns and 15 fumble recoveries. In 1978, Myers recorded a 97-yard interception return for touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, a Saints record. In 1979, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and received All-Pro honors.