21 Facts About Courtney Roby

Courtney Eugene Roby was born on January 10,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

Courtney Roby played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Courtney Roby attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana where he starred in both football and track for the Panthers.

Courtney Roby was an All-State selection in track and field while being selected to the Indiana All-Star teams in both sports.

Courtney Roby attended Indiana University as a two sport athlete in football and track.

In football, Courtney Roby was an elected Captain and team MVP for his senior season while finishing his career as the most productive receiver in Hoosier football history, breaking the all-time records for career receptions and yardage with 170 catches and 2,524 yards.

Courtney Roby was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Courtney Roby was released by the Titans on September 1,2007.

Courtney Roby was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on October 16,2007.

On January 14,2008, Courtney Roby was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.

Courtney Roby played in five games for the Saints before suffering an injury and being placed on the injured reserve list.

On November 15,2009, Courtney Roby returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, while his 61-yard return in the victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game set a postseason club record.

Courtney Roby finished the season ranked third in the NFL for kick return yardage and was the primary kick returner and top special teams contributor during their run to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV, leading to being voted as the Saints' Special Teams MVP.

Courtney Roby returned as the Saints' primary kick returner and gunner for the 2010 season.

Courtney Roby was placed on the injured reserve list on December 29,2010.

Courtney Roby became an unrestricted free agent following the 2011 season, but was re-signed on April 16,2012.

On June 27,2014, Courtney Roby was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.

Courtney Roby is the oldest of four with two brothers, Brandon Walker-Roby, who is a former wide receiver at Indiana University and John "Tre" Roby III, a former WR at Lindenwood University.

Courtney Roby comes from a family of athletes: his father John Courtney Roby Jr.

Courtney Roby is the cousin of Darren Sproles, who played running back in the NFL, and the late NFL punter Reggie Courtney Roby.

Courtney Roby married his wife Krystal on July 13,2013, with whom he has two daughters.