J.J. Roberts
Career Summary
J.J. Roberts is a defensive back from Ona, West Virginia, who played at Wake Forest and Marshall before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Roberts is from Ona, West Virginia.
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High School
Roberts attended Cabell Midland High School, where he was named West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior.
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College Career
Roberts played at Wake Forest from 2020 through 2022 before transferring to Marshall for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He appeared in 55 college games with 28 starts.
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Path to the NFL
The Buccaneers signed Roberts as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Roberts impressed in Tampa Bay's early 2025 practices and recorded five tackles and two pass breakups in the first preseason game. A knee injury in a joint practice led to his August placement on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
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Career Accomplishments
Roberts was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2024. He recorded 94 tackles, five tackles for loss, 14 passes defended and a forced fumble for Marshall; his 14 passes defended led the FBS.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot and 195 pounds, Roberts has played safety and defensive back. His 2024 Marshall season included 50 solo tackles and a blocked field goal returned 65 yards for a touchdown by a teammate.
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