North Carolina A&T
Roberts first played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University from 2019 to 2022. He played in ten games, starting three, for the Aggies during the 2019 season, recording 24 solo tackles, 38 assisted tackles, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, and one pass breakup. [4] He was named second-team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and HERO Sports first-team freshman All-American for his performance during the 2019 season. [4] Roberts was also the defensive MVP of the 2019 Celebration Bowl after posting three solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and one interception. [4]
The 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] He appeared in 11 games, starting ten, in 2021, totaling 38 solo tackles, 46 assisted tackles, five sacks, one interception, one pass breakup, and an FCS-leading four blocked kicks. [4] His 84 tackles were the most on the team. [4] Roberts garnered second-team All-Big South Conference recognition. [4]
Roberts played in all 11 games in 2022, recording 43 solo tackles, 29 assisted tackles, two interceptions, five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. [4] He earned consensus second-team All-Big South honors, gaining recognition from the conference, coaches, and media. [4] He graduated from North Carolina A&T with a 3.2 grade point average and a degree in sports science. [5]
Wake Forest
In 2023, Roberts transferred to play for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University. He was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week after posting 13 tackles (including four for loss), three sacks, and one forced fumble in a 27—24 victory over Old Dominion. [6] He played in all 12 games, starting nine, during the 2023 season, totaling 40 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup. [7] [4]
