Jed Roberts

Jed Roberts is a former Canadian Football League defensive end and linebacker who played thirteen seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos. His father was Jay Roberts, a former tight end with the Ottawa Rough Riders.

Highlights

First Team All North Central Conference Linebacker in 1989.
Voted to the University of Northern Colorado 50-Year Football Dream Team in 2002.
Recorded ten quarterback sacks in the 1993 season with the Eskimos.
Set the Edmonton Eskimos single game record for most special teams tackles in a playoff game with four in 1999.
Roberts set the Eskimos franchise record for most special teams tackles in a game with five against the BC Lions in 2000.
Holds the Eskimos franchise record for most special teams in a career with 163.
Roberts finished his CFL career tied for fourth place for most special teams tackles in the Canadian Football League's history.
Tom Pate Nominee in 2000.
In September 2024, Roberts was inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in football.