Andre Roberts (American football)

Andre McXavier Roberts (born January 9, 1988) is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist.

He played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft.

A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Roberts attended Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina, where he was a two-sport star in football and track.

In addition to football, Roberts lettered in track & field while at Spring Valley, leading his team to the state championship in 2003 and a second-place finish as a senior, the season he captured All-State recognition.

[4] Roberts attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina from 2006 to 2009, where he played football and ran track.

[6][7] Roberts joined The Citadel outdoor track team in mid-March 2007, earning his first Penn Relays Championship watch.

The Cardinals originally obtained the pick used to select Roberts by trading Anquan Boldin to the Baltimore Ravens.

[14] He caught his second NFL touchdown, a 74-yard completion, on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys, a game that was won in the last minute 27–26.

[15] On March 11, 2014, Roberts and the Washington Redskins agreed to terms on a four-year contract, worth roughly $16 million.

[29] On September 10, 2017, in his Falcons debut, Roberts was the kickoff and punt returner in the 23–17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

[33] On September 10, in the season opener against the Detroit Lions, Roberts scored his first punt return touchdown, which went for 78 yards, as a Jet.

[46] Roberts led the AFC in total return yards and was named a Pro Bowler and Second-team All-Pro.

Roberts with the Washington Redskins in 2014
Roberts at the 2020 Pro Bowl