Bradley Roby

BIOGRAPHY

Bradley Roby was born May 1, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a cornerback In the NFL. 

Roby attended Ohio State University from 2010 to 2013. After redshirting the 2010 season as a true freshman, Roby stepped up and started all 13 games at cornerback in 2011. He was tied for the team lead with three interceptions and also recorded 47 tackles. In 2012, Roby was the only defensive player in the nation 2012 to score touchdowns three different ways (recovered a fumbled punt in the end zone vs. Miami; he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone vs. Indiana, and he intercepted a pass vs. Nebraska and returned it for a touchdown). He was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, and first-team All-Big Ten while leading the nation in passes defended with 19. He added 63 tackles and two interceptions. In 2013, he was named first-team All-Big Ten after recording 69 tackles, 16 passes defended (T3rd in the Big Ten), three interceptions, and two blocked punts.

The Denver Broncos selected Roby in the first round (31st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was the fifth cornerback selected in 2014. Head coach John Fox stated Roby likely fell due to character concerns. Prior to his OVI charge, Roby attended a pre-draft visit with the Cincinnati Bengals and was told that they were going to select him with the 24th overall pick. He also received major interest from the San Diego Chargers after meeting with them multiple times. Both teams passed on him and drafted other cornerbacks. The Chargers selected TCU cornerback Jason Verrett (25th overall) and the Bengals drafted Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard (24th overall).

On March 14, 2019, Roby signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Houston Texans. Roby made his debut with the Texans in week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. In the game, Roby made 9 tackles in the 30–28 loss. In week 13 against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football, Roby recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Tom Brady and returned it for 22 yards during the 28–22 win. In week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Roby intercepted a pass thrown by Jameis Winston and returned it for a 27-yard touchdown during the 23–20 win.

On April 3, 2020, Roby signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Texans. In Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, Roby recorded his first interception off a pass thrown by Ryan Tannehill during the 42–36 overtime loss.

In 2021, Bradley Roby was traded from the Houston Texans to the New Orleans Saints.