Larry Roberts (American football) explained

Larry Roberts
Number:91
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:2 June 1963
Birth Place:Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Death Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:270
High School:Northview (Dothan, Alabama)
College:Alabama
Draftyear:1986
Draftround:2
Draftpick:39
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:28.0
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:RobeLa21

Larry P. Roberts (June 2, 1963 – December 5, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He won two Super Bowls with the 49ers.

Career

Roberts was born in Dothan, Alabama, and began his football career at Northview High School in Dothan.[1] He subsequently starred as a defensive end at the University of Alabama. In Round 2 of the 1986 NFL draft, at 6’3" and 264 lbs, Roberts was drafted as the 39th overall pick.[2] Roberts played eight consecutive seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, from 1986 to 1993. As a defensive lineman, Roberts was a part of the starting lineup in Super Bowl XXIII against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1989, and in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos in 1990. Roberts also participated in 12 playoff games during his tenure with the 49ers.

Personal life

Roberts resided in Atlanta with his wife and their two children. He died on December 5, 2016, at the age of 53. He was diagnosed with diabetes in his later years, which led to the amputation of both of his legs.[3] [4]

Professional statistics

Year Team G GS SK YDS LNG FR AV
1986 16 2 5.5 0 0 1 3
1987 11 2 2.5 0 0 0 2
1988 16 16 6.0 0 0 0 8
1989 15 5 3.5 0 0 1 4
1990 6 0 1.0 0 0 0 1
1991 16 9 7.0 0 0 0 6
1992 3 0 1.0 19.0 19.0 0 1
1993 6 0 1.5 0 0 0 1
Total (8 years) 89 34 28 19 19 2 26

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larry Roberts FAQs, Bio, and Facts . FantasyFootballChalleng.com . November 4, 2012 .
  2. Web site: 1986 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-10-02 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . December 6, 2016 . Former Alabama, 49ers standout Larry Roberts dies . 2023-10-02 . AL.com.
  4. http://www.dothaneagle.com/sports/local/larry-roberts-former-northview-alabama-football-standout-dies-at-age/article_544c1640-bb38-11e6-9d7b-d7fbe59a9d36.html Larry Roberts, former Northview, Alabama football standout, dies at age 53