Bradley Roby was born on May 1,1992 and is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.
38 Facts About Bradley Roby
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Bradley Roby was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Bradley Roby recorded 42 tackles and six interceptions along with 29 receptions for 526 yards as a senior.
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Bradley Roby scored 11 touchdowns: five on receptions, two on punt returns and one each via a rush and kick, interception and a fumble return.
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Bradley Roby initially planned to sign his national letter of intent to play wide receiver at Vanderbilt, but later decided to change his mind after receiving interest from Ohio State to play defensive back.
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Bradley Roby was tied for the team lead with three interceptions and recorded 47 tackles.
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In 2012, Bradley Roby was the only defensive player in the nation in 2012 to score touchdowns three different ways.
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Bradley Roby was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, and first-team All-Big Ten while leading the nation in passes defended with 19.
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On November 20,2013, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer announced that Bradley Roby would be leaving school early to enter the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Bradley Roby was projected to be a first or second round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, but chose to instead return for his junior season.
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Bradley Roby was one of 59 collegiate defensive backs to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Bradley Roby completed nearly all of the combine drills, but chose to skip the three-cone drill.
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Bradley Roby finished third among all defensive backs in the 40-yard dash, tied for fifth in the short shuttle, tied for 11th in the vertical jump, and tied for 13th in the bench press.
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On March 7,2014, Bradley Roby attended Ohio State's pro day and opted to stand on his combine numbers and only perform coverage drills and the three-cone drill.
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Head coach John Fox stated Bradley Roby likely fell due to character concerns.
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Bradley Roby received major interest from the San Diego Chargers after meeting with them multiple times.
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Bradley Roby made a key deflection while covering Reggie Wayne in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Broncos.
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Bradley Roby finished his rookie season in 2014 with a career-high 65 combined tackles, 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, one sack, and a forced fumble in 16 games and two starts.
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Head coach Gary Kubiak named Bradley Roby the starting nickelback and the third cornerback on the team behind Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr to begin the regular season.
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Bradley Roby finished the 2015 season with 40 combined tackles, ten pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and four starts.
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Bradley Roby received an overall grade of 81.0 by PFF in 2015.
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Bradley Roby remained the third cornerback under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips for the second consecutive season.
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Bradley Roby finished the season with 39 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, two interceptions, two touchdowns, and a sack in 16 games and four starts.
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Bradley Roby remained the third cornerback behind Talib and Harris under new head coach Vance Joseph to start the 2017 regular season.
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Bradley Roby finished the 2017 season with 42 combined tackles, a career-high 17 pass deflections, an interception, and one sack in 16 games and four starts.
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Bradley Roby played in 64 consecutive games and did not miss a game over the course of four seasons.
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However, Bradley Roby had a disappointing 2018 season, as his Pro Football Focus player grade plummeted to just 59.9.
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On March 14,2019, Bradley Roby signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Houston Texans.
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Bradley Roby made his debut with the Texans in week 1 against the New Orleans Saints.
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On November 30,2020, Bradley Roby was suspended six games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.
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On September 8,2021, Bradley Roby was traded to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2022 third round selection and a conditional 2023 sixth round selection.
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Bradley Roby entered the 2022 season as a starting cornerback opposite Marshon Lattimore.
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Bradley Roby suffered an ankle injury in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 25,2022.
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Bradley Roby was raised by his mother, Betty Bradley Roby, in Suwanee, Georgia, and admires her for raising him as a single mother.
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On July 24,2013, Bradley Roby was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery.
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Bradley Roby re-entered the establishment to try to find his friends and was stopped by security.
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Under the terms of the agreement, Bradley Roby was required to stay out of legal trouble until August 16,2014.
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The officers arrived to find Bradley Roby passed out in the driver seat of his vehicle.