Willie Roaf facts for kids
Roaf in February 2008
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | April 18, 1970 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Pine Bluff | ||||||
| College: | Louisiana Tech (1989–1992) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||
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William Layton Roaf (born April 18, 1970), known as "Nasty", is a famous American football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Willie Roaf was a top player in college football and was chosen early in the 1993 NFL draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. He was picked for the Pro Bowl 11 times and was named an All-Pro nine times. Willie Roaf was honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Early Life and Family
Willie Roaf was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went to Pine Bluff High School. There, he played both football and basketball for the Pine Bluff Zebras teams. He was a talented athlete in both sports.
His father, Clifton George Roaf, was a dentist. His mother, Andree Layton Roaf, made history. She was the first African-American woman to serve on the highest court in Arkansas, the Arkansas Supreme Court.
College Football Career
Willie Roaf earned a sports scholarship to attend Louisiana Tech University. He played for the Bulldogs from 1989 to 1992. He was known for being a strong blocker and for his surprising speed for someone his size.
In his senior year, he was recognized as a top college player. He was named a consensus first-team All-American. This means he was chosen by many different groups as one of the best players in the country. He was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which is given to the best offensive lineman in college football.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||
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| 6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m) |
308 lb (140 kg) |
34+7⁄8 in (0.89 m) |
10+3⁄4 in (0.27 m) |
5.03 s | 1.76 s | 2.92 s | 4.82 s | 24.0 in (0.61 m) |
9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
25 reps | ||
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Willie Roaf started his professional football journey with the New Orleans Saints. They picked him as the eighth player overall in the first round of the 1993 NFL draft. He played nine seasons for the Saints. During this time, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl seven times. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL.
He was also named to the National Football League 1990s All-Decade Team and the National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team. This means he was considered one of the best players of both the 1990s and the 2000s. He had more awards than any other player in Saints history.
In 2001, Roaf had an injury that ended his season. In March 2002, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played four more seasons with the Chiefs. He continued to be a top player, earning a Pro Bowl selection in each of those four years. This brought his total Pro Bowl selections to 11!
Willie Roaf retired from football on July 28, 2006. After his playing career, he became an offensive line coach at Santa Monica College in California in 2009.
Honors and Hall of Fame
Willie Roaf has received many honors for his amazing football career. He has been inducted into several Sports Halls of Fame:
- Louisiana Tech Athletics (2003)
- Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (2007)
- New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame (2008)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (2009)
- Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame (2012)
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2012)
- New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor (2013)
- Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (2013), along with his mother
- College Football Hall of Fame (2014)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Honor (2011)
- Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (2022)
He was also a finalist for the NFL 100th Anniversary Team in 2019.
Personal Life
Willie Roaf has two sisters and one brother. His sister, Phoebe Alison Roaf, is a bishop in the Episcopal Church.
Willie Roaf is married to Angela Hernandez Roaf. They have four children together, and he also has one stepdaughter.
See also
In Spanish: Willie Roaf para niños
