R. J. Roberts
| No. 11 | |
| Born: | August 24, 1989 Enterprise, Alabama, U.S. |
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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 | |
Roosevelt J. Roberts (born August 24, 1989) is a former professional Canadian football defensive end. He played college football at Troy University.
College career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Champlin, Drew (December 28, 2009). "Troy's R.J. Roberts makes most of second chance". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "R.J. Roberts - 2010 Football". Troy Trojans. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "Troy Football Team Loses Five Players As School Year Ends". Dothan First. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "Transactions". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "R.J. Roberts". Tampa Bay Storm. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "R.J. Roberts". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "Transactions". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Edmonton Elks players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Players of Canadian football from Alabama
- American football defensive linemen
- Troy Trojans football players
- Tampa Bay Storm players
- Players of American football from Enterprise, Alabama
- Hudson Valley Fort players
- Massachusetts Pirates players
- Philadelphia Soul players
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen