University of Massachusets Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Brian Roberts Jr
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Brian Roberts, Jr.  - Headshot (2016)
Jersey Number 43

Brian Roberts, Jr.

  • Position:
    Cornerback
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    195
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Jacksonville, Fla.
  • High School:
    Trinity Christian Academy
2017 - Freshman

Redshirted the season


Before Massachusetts

Four-year letterman at Trinity Christian Academy
Was a 3A first team all-state selection
Team captain in 2016
Has 63 tackles, including 11 sacks, as a senior at Trinity Christian Academy
Helped Trinity Christian Academy win the 3A state championship all four seasons, with victories over Clearwater Central Catholic (2013), American Heritage (2014, '15) and Chaminade-Madonna (2016)
Trinity Christian went 48-6 overall during his four seasons competing with the team
Posted 2.0 sacks for 11 yards lost among three total tackles in the 2015 state championship victory over American Heritage, 30-3
Also lettered twice in track and field competing in the 100m, 4x100 and the high jump
Holds the school record in the 100m at 10.7 seconds and finished third in the state in the 4x100 as a senior
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