R. J. Roberts
Roosevelt J. Roberts (born August 24, 1989) is a former professional Canadian football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Troy University.
Free agent | |
Born: | Enterprise, Alabama | August 24, 1989
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
University | Troy |
High school | Enterprise (AL) |
Career history | |
As player | |
2011 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2013 | Tampa Bay Storm |
2015 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
2015 | Hudson Valley Fort |
2018 | Massachusetts Pirates |
2019 | Philadelphia Soul |
*Pre-season and/or practice squad member only |
College career
Roberts played for the Troy Trojans from 2007-2011. He spent a year as a redshirt in 2008 for academic eligibility reasons, and another year as a redshirt in 2010.[1][2] In early 2011, he was dismissed from the program due to an unspecified violation of team rules.[3] Between the 2007 and 2009 seasons, he accumulated 14 tackles and one blocked kick.[2]
Professional career
In 2011, Roberts played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. He recorded one tackle in a CFL game before being injured during the season and released later that year.[4]
Roberts played in 10 games for the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL in 2013. He recorded 27 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.[5]
Roberts was signed as a free agent to the Edmonton Eskimos on April 28, 2015.[6][7]
Roberts appeared in 1 game for the Massachusetts Pirates in the 2019 season. Roberts recorded 1 sack on the year.
References
- Champlin, Drew (28 December 2009). "Troy's R.J. Roberts makes most of second chance". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "R.J. Roberts - 2010 Football". Troy Trojans. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "Troy Football Team Loses Five Players As School Year Ends". Dothan First. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "Transactions". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "R.J. Roberts". Tampa Bay Storm. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "R.J. Roberts". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "Transactions". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved 13 June 2015.