Paul Roberts (born 20 December 1963, Birmingham, United Kingdom) is a former British American football defensive back who played for the Birmingham Bulls, Redditch Arrows and also internationally for the GB Lions.
Roberts is regarded by the Britball community as one of the best defensive backs to play the game in Britain.
In 1988, Roberts picked off then-Leicester Falcons quarterback Sean Payton to secure a 19-14 win.
[8] Roberts made his debut for the GB Lions in 1986 against the Netherlands in a series of two victories in the European Nations Championship Qualifier.
[9] Roberts was part of the Lions squad that defeated France 26-0 at the Alexander Stadium to secure their place in the 1987 European Nations Championship.