Jed Roberts

Jed Roberts
Profile
PositionsDefensive end  Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1967-11-10) November 10, 1967
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
CollegeUniversity of Northern Colorado
Career history
1990–2002Edmonton 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

  • 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.