Jacob Roberts
Career Summary
Jacob Roberts is a linebacker from Charlotte, North Carolina, who played at NC A&T and Wake Forest before continuing his professional football path.
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High School
Roberts played at Mallard Creek High School, helping the Mavericks win a state title as a junior. He led the team in tackles and interceptions as a senior and earned first-team all-conference honors.
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College Career
Roberts played at NC A&T before transferring to Wake Forest in 2023. His NC A&T career included 218 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, five interceptions, six blocked kicks and 10 pass deflections in 32 games. In 2023 at Wake Forest, he posted 83 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Roberts competed at Wake Forest's 2024 Pro Day after a college career spanning NC A&T and Wake Forest.
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NFL Career
Roberts entered the NFL as a linebacker following his college career. NFL player information listed him with Minnesota during the 2026 offseason.
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Career Accomplishments
Roberts was a 2019 FCS Freshman All-American, a 2021 FCS Sophomore All-American, the 2019 Celebration Bowl Defensive MVP and a four-time All-ACC Academic honoree.
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Playing Style
Wake Forest described Roberts as instinctive, athletic and productive with good ball skills. His playmaking combined tackling, backfield disruption, sacks, forced fumbles, interceptions and blocked kicks.
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31844, 00-0040786, 9/20/2001, Jacob Roberts, Jacob, Roberts
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