TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A former Florida State University and NFL football player turned neurosurgeon is joining the NFL Players Association as a strategic advisor to improve player health, according to an NFLPA press release.
Dr. Myron L. Rolle played for FSU football from 2006 to 2008 as a defensive back, according to Sports Reference. He was a Rhodes Scholar and an All-American honoree. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2010 as an NFL safety, per ESPN.
Rolle went on to complete his residency in neurological surgery at n Harvard Medical School in 2017 and completed his program last year. He’s now practicing neurosurgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, according to the FSU College of Medicine.
Rolle is now playing a strategic advisory role with the NFLPA to “contribute his clinical expertise and research leadership to several key areas of the NFLPA, including the Mackey-White Health and Safety Committee.” In this position he’s expected to guide initiatives that protect and improve the players’ well-being during and after their careers.
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Rolle said in the press release that the position was a full-circle moment.
“This sport gave my family joy, discipline, and community,” Rolle said. “To return now, as a physician, researcher and former player, and contribute to the wellbeing of the men who make this game what it is, feels deeply meaningful. I am honored to support the NFLPA’s mission and help advance a future where every player’s health is protected with the highest standard of care.”
The former NFL safety is also making recommendations for neurological health, cognitive performance and long-term outcomes to empower mental and behavioral health initiatives.
NFLPA Medical Director Thom Mayer said in the release that Rolle has a mix of expertise. “As a former player who now treats complex neurological conditions, Dr. Rolle brings a rare combination of lived experience, medical authority, and a deep commitment to service,” Mayer said.
“He understands both the demands of the game and the science required to safeguard those who play it. His voice will strengthen our work and expand our capacity to advocate for players’ health and safety.”
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