Avery Roberts Season 2017

Honors & Awards

• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2017)

2018 Outlook
Sophomore linebacker Avery Roberts will look to earn playing time at an inside linebacker spot for the Husker defense in 2018. Roberts joins the competition at a position where Nebraska also has three-year starter Dedrick Young, junior Mohamed Barry and incoming talent Will Honas. At 6-1, 230 pounds, Roberts has the ideal size and athleticism to be an impact player on the interior.

Roberts played in all 12 games as a true freshman last season, adding depth at linebacker while playing a key role on special teams. Roberts was the top player in Delaware out of high school and became Nebraska’s first-ever football letterwinner from that state.

2017 (Freshman)
One of two true freshmen to play for the Blackshirts in 2017, Roberts appeared in all 12 games to become the first letterwinner from the state of Delaware in the history of Nebraska football. He saw action on both defense and special teams, where he was one of the Huskers’ top players. All four of Roberts’ tackles came on special teams, as he was third on the team in special teams tackles. He recorded a tackle as part of Nebraska’s kickoff coverage unit against Oregon, Rutgers, Purdue and No. 13 Penn State.

Before Nebraska (Concord HS)
Roberts compiled 423 career tackles at Concord High School for Coach Greg Mitchell, including 24 sacks, three interceptions and a pair of defensive touchdowns.

In his senior season, Roberts helped Concord High to a 7-4 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals. Roberts had 135 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles as a senior. Roberts’ play also led the school to a 6-4 record in 2015 and a 7-5 record and a state quarterfinal appearance during his sophomore season in 2014. Roberts also played on the varsity team as a freshman in 2013.

The 2016 Delaware Defensive Player of the Year, Roberts was a four-time all-conference selection, a three-time first-team All-Delaware honoree and a USA Today All-Delaware pick. Roberts was ranked as the top 2017 prospect in his home state by Rivals.com, ESPN and in the 247 composite rankings. He was also listed as the No. 6 inside linebacker nationally in the 247 composite rankings and as the No. 13 inside linebacker by ESPN. Roberts was listed as the No. 8 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com, who also listed him as the No. 83 overall prospect in the country. Roberts chose Nebraska over Penn State and had dozens of offers from around the country.

Personal
Avery was born on Oct. 8, 1997, and he is the son of Germaine and Charles Roberts. He is a sociology major and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in his first semester on campus. Roberts has volunteered with Be the Match Avery Strong Bone Marrow Drive, Husker Heroes, the Nebraska Football Road Race and local hospital visits.