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.

For the British librarian and scholar Richard Julian Roberts, see Julian Roberts.
R. J. Roberts
Free agent
Born: (1989-08-24) August 24, 1989
Enterprise, Alabama
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

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