Andre Roberts (American football) facts for kids
Roberts with the New York Jets in 2018
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| Position: | Wide receiver Return specialist |
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| Born: | January 9, 1988 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Spring Valley (Columbia, South Carolina) |
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| College: | The Citadel (2006–2009) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 88 | ||||||||||
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Andre McXavier Roberts (born January 9, 1988) is an American former professional football player. He was a wide receiver and a return specialist. Andre played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs. The Arizona Cardinals picked him in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft.
During his NFL career, Roberts played for nine different teams. These teams included the Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Carolina Panthers. He was known for his amazing returns, often running the ball back for many yards.
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Andre Roberts' Early Life and Sports
Andre Roberts grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska. He went to Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina. There, he was a star in two sports: football and track.
High School Football Achievements
As a senior, Andre earned All-region and All-area honors in football. He helped his team, the Vikings, win the regional championship. They also made it to the state semi-finals. In 2005, he was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) for his great performance in the North-South All-Star game.
Track and Field Success
Besides football, Andre was also very good at track and field. He helped his team win the state championship in 2003. In his senior year, they finished second, and he earned All-State recognition. He ran very fast, with personal bests like 11.2 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
College Football and Track Career
Andre Roberts attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina from 2006 to 2009. He played football and ran track there.
Football Records at The Citadel
Andre was a three-time All Southern Conference player. He was also a two-time FCS All-American. He set many school records for The Citadel Bulldogs:
- Most catches in a game (14), season (95), and career (286).
- Most receiving yards in a season (1,334) and career (3,743).
- Most touchdown catches in a game (4), season (14), and career (37).
- Most punt return yards in a season (461) and career (1,160).
- Most all-purpose yards in his career (5,203).
College Track and Field Highlights
Andre also joined The Citadel's outdoor track team in 2007. He won his first Penn Relays Championship watch. He ran well in races like the 400 meters and 200 meters. He was part of the 4x100-meter relay team that won at the Penn Relays five times in a row. Andre finished college in three and a half years with a degree in accounting.
Andre Roberts' NFL Journey
The Arizona Cardinals chose Andre Roberts in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. He was the 88th player picked overall. The Cardinals got this pick by trading another player, Anquan Boldin.
Starting with the Arizona Cardinals
Andre started his first season as a punt returner, playing limited time. As the season went on, he played more and became the second-best receiver. He scored his first NFL touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. He caught his second touchdown, a 74-yard pass, on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys.
Playing for the Washington Redskins
In 2014, Andre Roberts signed a four-year contract with the Washington Redskins. He wanted to wear number 12, so he made a donation to a football camp to get the rights to that number. He was meant to be the team's second wide receiver. However, after another player joined, he became the third receiver. He also became the team's main return specialist.
In a game against the New York Giants, Andre scored his first touchdown for the Redskins. In 2015, he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. Later that year, he had a knee injury and missed the rest of the season. The Redskins released him in 2016.
Time with the Detroit Lions
Andre signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions in 2016. He returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. He had another punt return touchdown, this time for 55 yards, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also made important catches during the season.
With the Atlanta Falcons
In 2017, Andre signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He was their main kickoff and punt returner. He played in his first game for the Falcons against the Chicago Bears.
Excelling with the New York Jets
Andre signed with the New York Jets in 2018. In his first game with the Jets, he scored a 78-yard punt return touchdown. He also had a touchdown catch and many return yards in a game against the Houston Texans. Because of his great play, he was chosen for the 2018 AFC Pro Bowl as a return specialist.
In another game, he had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He also had a career-high 215 return yards. Andre finished the year with career bests for both punt and kickoff return yards. He led the league in kickoff return yards with 1,174. He was the first Jets player since 2011 to be named to the All-Pro team.
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
In 2019, Andre signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. He continued to be a strong returner and was named an alternate for the Pro Bowl. In 2020, he was briefly released but then re-signed.
During the 2020 season, Andre led the AFC in total return yards. He was named a Pro Bowler and Second-team All-Pro again.
Short Stays with Other Teams
In 2021, Andre signed with the Houston Texans. He was later released and then signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. In 2021, he played for both teams and mainly focused on special teams. He led the league in total kickoff return yards with 1,010.
In 2022, Andre signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury but later returned to play in three games, focusing on special teams.
Images for kids
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Roberts with the New York Jets in 2018
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Roberts with the Washington Redskins in 2014
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Roberts at the 2020 Pro Bowl
