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R. J. Roberts

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R. J. Roberts
No. 11
Born: (1989-08-24) August 24, 1989 (age 35)
Enterprise, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
UniversityTroy
High schoolEnterprise (AL)
Career history
As player
2011Saskatchewan Roughriders
2013Tampa Bay Storm
2015Edmonton Eskimos*
2015Hudson Valley Fort
2018Massachusetts Pirates
2019Philadelphia Soul
*Pre-season and/or practice squad member only

Roosevelt J. Roberts (born August 24, 1989) is a former professional Canadian football defensive end. He played college football at Troy University.

College career

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Roberts played for the Troy Trojans from 2007 to 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

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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

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  1. ^ Champlin, Drew (December 28, 2009). "Troy's R.J. Roberts makes most of second chance". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "R.J. Roberts - 2010 Football". Troy Trojans. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  3. ^ "Troy Football Team Loses Five Players As School Year Ends". Dothan First. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  5. ^ "R.J. Roberts". Tampa Bay Storm. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  6. ^ "R.J. Roberts". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Transactions". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved June 13, 2015.