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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Defensive end, Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 10, 1967 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Northern Colorado |
| Career history | |
| 1990–2002 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
Jed Roberts (born November 10, 1967) is a former Canadian Football League defensive end and linebacker who played thirteen seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos. His father was Jay Roberts, a former tight end with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Highlights
[edit]- First Team All North Central Conference Linebacker in 1989.
- Voted to the University of Northern Colorado 50-Year Football Dream Team in 2002.
- Recorded ten quarterback sacks in the 1993 season with the Eskimos.
- Set the Edmonton Eskimos single game record for most special teams tackles in a playoff game with four in 1999.
- Roberts set the Eskimos franchise record for most special teams tackles in a game with five against the BC Lions in 2000.
- Holds the Eskimos franchise record for most special teams in a career with 163.
- Roberts finished his CFL career tied for fourth place (with former Toronto Argonaut linebacker Michael O'Shea) for most special teams tackles in the Canadian Football League's history.
- Tom Pate Nominee in 2000.
- In September 2024, Roberts was inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in football.
External links
[edit]- Jed Roberts on X
- "5th Quarter - Jed Roberts" Esks.com video vignette
- Archived 2018-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
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