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'{{short description|American football cornerback}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Bradley Roby | image = Bradley Roby 2017.jpg | image_size = 225px | alt = | caption = Roby with the Denver Broncos in 2017 | current_team = Houston Texans | number = 21 | position = [[Cornerback]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|1}} | birth_place = [[Fort Worth, Texas]] | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 11 | weight_lbs = 194 | high_school = [[Peachtree Ridge High School|Peachtree Ridge]]<br>([[Suwanee, Georgia]]) | college = [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] | draftyear = 2014 | draftround = 1 | draftpick = 31 | pastteams = * [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2018}}) * [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present) | status = Active | highlights = * [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl 50|50]]) * Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2012 College Football All-America Team|2012]]) * 2× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2012 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2012]], [[2013 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2013]]) |statweek= |statseason=2019 |statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]] |statvalue1=280 |statlabel2=[[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]] |statvalue2=4.0 |statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]] |statvalue3=8 |statlabel4=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]] |statvalue4=4 |statlabel5=[[Pass deflections]] |statvalue5=68 |statlabel6=[[Interceptions]] |statvalue6=10 |statlabel7=[[Touchdown|Defensive touchdowns]] |statvalue7=3 | nflnew=Bradley-Roby }} '''Bradley Roby''' (born May 1, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the first round of the [[2014 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]]. ==Early years== A native of [[Suwanee, Georgia]], Roby attended [[Peachtree Ridge High School]], where he was an All-State receiver and defensive back for the Lions program. He recorded 42 tackles and six interceptions along with 29 receptions for 526 yards as a senior. He scored 11 touchdowns: five on receptions, two on punt returns and one each via a rush and kick, interception and a fumble return. He was a four-time school scholar-athlete. He was also a standout basketball player. In addition to football, Roby was on the school's [[track and field|track & field]] team. He won the [[100 meters]] at the 2009 Region 7 AAAAA Championships, with a career-best time of 10.72 seconds, and also finished third in the [[200 meters]] with a career-best time of 22.49 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/165928|title=Boy's Region 7 AAAAA - Track & Field Meet|website=Athletic.net}}</ref> He also competed in long jump. Regarded as a three-star recruit by [[ESPN.com]], Roby was listed as the No. 42 athlete in the nation in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/92076/bradley-roby|title=Bradley Roby - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Roby initially planned to sign his national letter of intent to play wide receiver at [[Vanderbilt University|Vanderbilt]], but later decided to change his mind after receiving interest from Ohio State to play defensive back.<ref name="mom">{{cite web| title=Broncos’ Bradley Roby got the right direction from his mother| url=https://www.denverpost.com/2014/05/10/broncos-bradley-roby-got-the-right-direction-from-his-mother/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=denverpost.com| author=Terry Frei| date=May 10, 2013}}</ref> ==College career== Roby attended [[Ohio State University]] from 2010 to 2013. After redshirting the 2010 season as a true freshman, Roby stepped up and started all 13 games at cornerback in 2011. He was tied for the team lead with three interceptions and also recorded 47 tackles. In 2012, Roby was the only defensive player in the nation in 2012 to score touchdowns three different ways (recovered a fumbled punt in the end zone vs. [[Miami Redhawks football|Miami]]; he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone vs. [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]]; and he intercepted a pass vs. [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]] and returned it for a touchdown). He was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121112aab.html|title=Buckeyes earn AP All-American honors|publisher=}}</ref> and first-team All-Big Ten while leading the nation in passes defended with 19. He added 63 tackles and two interceptions. In 2013, he was named first-team All-Big Ten after recording 69 tackles, 16 passes defended (T3rd in the Big Ten), three interceptions and two blocked punts. On November 20, 2013, [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] [[head coach]] [[Urban Meyer]] announced that Roby would be leaving school early to enter the [[2014 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000285231/article/urban-meyer-says-cb-bradley-roby-will-enter-2014-nfl-draft|title=Urban Meyer says CB Bradley Roby will enter 2014 NFL Draft|publisher=}}</ref> ==Professional career== Roby was projected to be a first or second round pick in the [[2013 NFL Draft]], but chose to instead return for his junior season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Breaking Down What Makes Ohio State's Bradley Roby College Football's Top CB| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1652635-breaking-down-what-makes-ohio-states-bradley-roby-college-footballs-top-cb.amp.html| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Randy Chambers| date=May 31, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Roby was unable to participate in [[Senior Bowl]] or [[2014 East–West Shrine Game]] after suffering a knee injury in December. He was one of 59 collegiate defensive backs to attend the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. Roby completed nearly all of the combine drills, but chose to skip the [[three-cone drill]]. He finished third among all defensive backs in the 40-yard dash, tied for fifth in the short shuttle, tied for 11th in the vertical jump, and tied for 13th in the bench press.<ref>{{cite web| title=2014 NFL Combine results: Defensive backs 40-yard dash, vertical, more| url=https://ww.silverandblackpride.com/platform/amp/2014/2/27/5453598/nfl-combine-2014-defensive-backs-workout-results| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=silverandblackpride.com| author=Lee Damien| date=February 27, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On March 7, 2014, Roby attended Ohio State's pro day and opted to stand on his combine numbers and only perform coverage drills and the three-cone drill. Team representatives and scouts from all 32 teams attended Ohio State's pro day. On April 22, 2014, he was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence (See Personal life). During the draft process, Roby had private meetings and workouts with multiple teams, including the [[San Diego Chargers]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ohio State CB Bradley Roby Has A Pre Draft Visit Scheduled With Steelers| url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2014/03/ohio-state-cb-bradley-roby-pre-draft-visit-scheduled-steelers/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=steelersdepot.com| author=Dave Bryan| date=March 31, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Draft 2014: Bradley Roby scheduled to visit Buffalo Bills| url=https://www.buffalorumblings.com/platform/amp/2014/4/1/5570320/nfl-draft-2014-bradley-roby-buffalo-bills-pre-draft-visits| accessdate=February 2, 2018| author=Brian Galliford| date=April 1, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Detroit Lions host CB Bradley Roby, RB Dri Archer for pre-draft visits; sign TE Jordan Thompson| url=https://www.mlive.com/articles/12747442/detroit_lions_host_cb_bradley.amp| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=mlive.com| author=Justin Rogers| date=April 25, 2017}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Roby was projected to be a first or early second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the fourth-best cornerback prospect by NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]], was ranked the fifth-best cornerback in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com, and was ranked the seventh-best cornerback by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''.<ref name="scout"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Mayock's rankings| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346685/article/mike-mayocks-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=June 5, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=2014 NFL draft position rankings: Dennard, Gilbert pace diverse cornerback class| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-cornerbacks-darqueze-dennard-justin-gilbert| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=si.com| author=Chris Burke| date=April 15, 2014}}</ref> {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 11¼ | weight = 194 | dash = 4.39 | ten split = 1.52 | twenty split = 2.56 | shuttle = 4.04 | cone drill = 6.74 | vertical = 38.5 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 4 | bench = 17 | wonderlic = | arm span = {{fraction|31|1|2}} | hand span = {{fraction|10|1|4}} | note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State's Pro Day]]<ref name="scout">{{cite web| title=*Bradley Roby, DS #5 CB, Ohio State| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=111808&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/bradley-roby?id=2543505|title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Bradley Roby|publisher=}}</ref> }} ===Denver Broncos=== The [[Denver Broncos]] selected Roby in the first round (31st overall) of the [[2014 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/08/broncos-take-cornerback-bradley-roby/|title=Broncos take cornerback Bradley Roby|date=May 9, 2014|publisher=}}</ref> He was the fifth cornerback selected in 2014. Head coach John Fox stated Roby likely fell due to character concerns. Prior to his OVI charge, Roby attended pre-draft visit with the Cincinnati Bengals and was told that they were going to select him with the 24th overall pick.<ref name="Bengals">{{cite web| title=Bengals told Bradley Roby they were taking him in 2014 NFL Draft| url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2017/6/28/15881996/bengals-bradley-roby-2014-nfl-draft| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=cincyjungle.com| author=Jason Marcum| date=June 28, 2017}}</ref> He also received major interest from the San Diego Chargers after meeting with them multiple times.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ex-Ohio State CB Roby: I would love to play for the Chargers| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339609/article/bradley-roby-to-chargers-its-time-for-them-to-get-a-great-corner| accessdate=February 3, 2018| website=NFL.com| date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> Both teams passed on him and drafted other cornerbacks. The Chargers selected [[TCU Horned Frogs football|TCU]] cornerback [[Jason Verrett]] (25th overall) and the Bengals drafted [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]] cornerback [[Darqueze Dennard]] (24th overall). ====2014==== On June 10, 2014, the Denver Broncos signed Roby to a four-year, [[United States dollar|$]]6.95 million contract that includes $5.58 million guaranteed and a [[signing bonus]] of $3.37 million.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Bradley Roby contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/bradley-roby-14440/| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=spotrac.com}}</ref> Throughout training camp, he competed against [[Chris Harris Jr.]], [[Tony Carter (cornerback)|Tony Carter]], and [[Kayvon Webster]] for the starting cornerback role.<ref>{{cite web| title=Denver Broncos 2014 Training Camp Profile: Bradley Roby| url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/06/03/denver-broncos-2014-training-camp-profile-bradley-roby/| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=rantsports.com| author=June 3, 2014}}</ref> Head coach [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]] named Roby the third cornerback on the depth chart to start the 2014 season, behind veterans [[Aqib Talib]] and [[Chris Harris Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Broncos roster cuts: A final Denver Broncos depth chart projection| url=https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/news/broncos-roster-cuts-final-denver-163003470.html| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=yahoo.com| date=August 29, 2014}}</ref> He made his professional regular season debut in the [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] season-opener against the [[2014 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] and recorded a season-high seven solo tackles and three pass deflections during their 31-24 victory. Roby also made a key deflection while covering [[Reggie Wayne]] in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Broncos. In Week 6, Roby made three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and had his first career sack on [[2014 New York Jets season|New York Jets']] quarterback [[Geno Smith]] in the Broncos' 31-17 victory.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2014: Denver Broncos @ New York Jets| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014101206/2014/REG6/broncos@jets| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> On November 2, 2014, Roby recorded two combined tackles, two pass deflections, a forced fumble, and had his first career interception off a pass attempt by [[2014 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots']] quarterback [[Tom Brady]] in the Broncos' 43-21 loss. The following week, he collected four combined tackles, defended two passes, and intercepted [[Derek Carr]] during a 41-17 win against the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Game Center: Week 20-2015: Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110907/2014/REG10/broncos@raiders| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> On November 23, 2014, Roby earned his first career start and had four solo tackles and a pass deflection during a 39-36 victory against the [[2014 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]. Roby finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2014}} with a career-high 65 combined tackles (63 solo), 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, one sack, and a forced fumble in 16 games and two starts.<ref name="stats14">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Bradley Roby (2014)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleyroby/2543505/gamelogs?season=2014| accessdate=February 1, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Denver Broncos finished first in the [[AFC West]] with a 12-4 record, clinching a playoff berth. On January 11, 2015, Roby appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded two solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted [[Andrew Luck]] during a 24–13 loss to the [[2014 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] in the AFC Divisional round.<ref name="stats14"/> The Broncos and head coach John Fox agreed to part ways during the offseason. ====2015==== [[File:Chris harris bradley roby autographs.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Roby along with [[Chris Harris Jr.]] signing autographs in 2015]] Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] named Roby the starting nickelback and the third cornerback on the team behind Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Broncos Depth Chart| url=http://gridironorange.com/broncos-depth-chart/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=gridironorange.com}}</ref> In Week 2, Roby returned a fumble by [[Jamaal Charles]] for a touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter to give the Broncos a 31–24 victory over the [[2015 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]. The following week, he made two solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[Matthew Stafford]] during the Broncos' 24–12 victory at the [[2015 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]]. On December 20, 2015, Roby tied his season-high with five solo tackles in a 34–27 loss at the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. He finished the {{NFL Year|2015}} season with 40 combined tackles (34 solo), ten pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and four starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Bradley Roby (2015)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleyroby/2543505/gamelogs?season=2015| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Broncos' secondary ranked first in overall grade by Pro Football Focus and was named the "No Fly Zone". Roby received an overall grade of 81.0 by PFF in 2015.<ref>{{cite web| title=2016 Cheat sheet: Denver Broncos| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2016-cheat-sheet-denver-broncos| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com| date=September 1, 2016}}</ref> The [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] finished first in their division with a 12–4 record and received a first round bye. On January 17, 2016, he made three solo tackles and forced a key fumble by Steelers' running back [[Fitzgerald Toussaint]] to set up a go-ahead touchdown drive by the Broncos and defeat the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. The following week, he intercepted a tipped pass by teammate [[Aqib Talib]] on a two-point conversion to preserve a fourth-quarter 20–18 victory over the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rosenthal|first1=Gregg|title=Broncos ride defense to Super Bowl bid in win over Patriots|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016012400/2015/POST20/patriots@broncos#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000627711&tab=recap&recap=fullstory|publisher=NFL.com|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, Roby appeared in [[Super Bowl 50]] and recorded two solo tackles and three pass deflections in the Broncos' 24–10 victory over the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=August 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/56834/DEN_Gamebook.pdf|title=Super Bowl 50 - National Football League Game Summary|work=NFL.com|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref> ====2016==== Roby remained the third cornerback under defensive coordinator [[Wade Phillips]] for the second consecutive season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Updated Broncos depth chart after final cuts| url=https://www.247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/Bolt/Updated-Denver-Broncos-depth-chart-after-final-cuts-47182752/Amp| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=247sports.com| author=Zach Kelberman| date=September 3, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On October 30, 2016, Roby recorded a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected two passes, and returned an interception off [[Philip Rivers]] for a 49-yard touchdown during a 27-19 victory over the [[2016 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]. It marked the first time Roby returned an interception for a touchdown. In Week 13, he collected three solo tackle, defended two passes, and returned an interception by [[Blake Bortles]] for a 51-yard touchdown in Denver's 20-10 win at the [[2016 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. Roby finished the season with 39 combined tackles (34 solo), eight pass deflections, two interceptions, two touchdowns, and a sack in 16 games and four starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Bradley Roby (2016)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleyroby/2543505/gamelogs?season=2016| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> Without quarterback [[Peyton Manning]] leading the offense, the [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] finished the {{NFL Year|2016}} season third in the AFC West with a 9-7 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] retired after the season, citing issues with his health. The Denver Broncos' secondary was ranked fourth by [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ranking all 32 NFL teams' secondaries heading into the 2017 season| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-secondaries-heading-into-the-2017-season| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com| date=July 18, 2017}}</ref> Pro Football Focus gave Roby an overall grade of 58.9, ranking him 83rd among cornerbacks in 2016.<ref name="Bengals"/> ====2017==== On April 18, 2017, the Denver Broncos announced they exercised the fifth-year, $8.52 million option on Roby's rookie contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos expected to pick up Bradley Roby’s fifth-year contract option|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/18/broncos-bradley-roby-fifth-year-contract-option/|author=Jhabvala, Nicki|website=DenverPost.com|date=April 18, 2017}}</ref> Roby remained the third cornerback behind Talib and Harris under new head coach [[Vance Joseph]] to start the 2017 regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Broncos release first depth chart of regular season| url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2017/9/3/16249298/broncos-first-depth-chart-of-regular-season| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=milehighreport.com| author=Tim Lynch| date=September 3, 2017}}</ref> He played in the [[2017 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] season-opener against the [[2017 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]] on ''Monday Night Football'' and recorded five combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback [[Philip Rivers]] to set up a touchdown drive by the Broncos in their 24-21 comeback victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110den.htm|title=Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos - September 11th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=October 7, 2017}}</ref> On November 5, 2017, Roby recorded a season-high five solo tackles and deflected a pass during a 51-23 loss at the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]]. He finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 42 combined tackles (35 solo), a career-high 17 pass deflections, an interception, and one sack in 16 games and four starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Bradley Roby (2017)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleyroby/2543505/gamelogs| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> Roby played in 64 consecutive games and did not miss a game over the course of four seasons. The Denver Broncos finished last in the AFC West with a 5-11 record and did not qualify for the playoffs for the second season in a row. [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Roby an overall grade of 84.0 in 2017 and his grade ranked 25th among all cornerbacks.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro Football Focus: Bradley Roby| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/bradley-roby/8666| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref> ===2018=== With the Broncos having traded [[Aqib Talib]] to the [[Los Angeles Rams]], head coach [[Vance Joseph]] decided to name Roby as the starting right cornerback, opposite starting left cornerback [[Chris Harris Jr.]] After Harris suffered a season-ending broken fibula in Week 13 against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], Roby became the Broncos’ top cornerback for the rest of the season. He finished the 2018 season with 50 tackles, 12 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception in 15 games and 15 starts. [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Roby a grade of 59.8, which ranked in the bottom tier of starting cornerbacks for that year. ===Houston Texans=== On March 14, 2019, Roby signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-free-agent-cb-bradley-roby|title= Texans sign free agent CB Bradley Roby |work=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> Roby made his debut with the Texans in week 1 against the [[New Orleans Saints]]. In the game, Roby made 9 tackles in the 30-28 loss.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128021 |title=Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28 |date=9 September 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=9 September 2019}}</ref> In week 13 against the [[New England Patriots]] on [[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]], Roby recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by [[Tom Brady]] and returned it for 22 yards during the 28–22 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127967 |title=Watson throws 3 TDs, catches another; Texans top Pats 28-22 |date=December 1, 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=December 1, 2019}}</ref> In week 16 against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Roby intercepted a pass thrown by [[Jameis Winston]] and returned it for a 27 yard touchdown during the 23–20 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127901 |title=Texans win AFC South title with victory over Bucs |date=December 21, 2019|agency=Associated Press |website=www.espn.com |access-date=December 21, 2019}}</ref> On April 3, 2020, Roby signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Texans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Re-Sign Bradley Roby To Three-Year Contract|url=https://www.battleredblog.com/2020/3/15/21180932/2020-nfl-free-agency-houston-texans-re-sign-bradley-roby-to-three-year-contract|work=Battle Red Blog|publisher=SB Nation|date=March 15, 2020}}</ref> In Week 6 against the [[2020 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], Roby recorded his first interception off a pass thrown by [[Ryan Tannehill]] during the 42–36 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans - October 18th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180oti.htm |access-date=2020-10-20 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> ===NFL statistics=== {| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="3"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions |- ! GP !! GS !! Comb !! Total !! Ast !! Sack !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! INT !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD |- ! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 16 || 2 || 65 || 63 || 2 || 1.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 13 |- ! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 16 || 4 || 40 || 34 || 6 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 21 || 1 || 19 || 19.0 || 19 || 0 || 10 |- ! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 16 || 4 || 39 || 34 || 5 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 102 || 51.0 || 51 || 2 || 8 |- ! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 16 || 4 || 42 || 35 || 7 || 1.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 17 |- ! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] || [[2018 Denver Broncos season|DEN]] | 15 || 15 || 50 || 45 || 5 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 12 |- ! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] || [[2019 Houston Texans season|HOU]] | 10 || 10 || 38 || 35 || 3 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 49 || 24.5 || 27 || 1 || 8 |- ! colspan="2"| Career || 89 || 39 || 274 || 246 || 28 || 4.0 || 8 || 3 || 21 || 9 || 170 || 18.9 || 51 || 3 || 68 |} ==Personal life== Roby was raised by his mother, Betty Roby, in [[Suwanee, Georgia]], and admires her for raising him as a single mother. His father, James Roby, was not around during his childhood.<ref>{{cite web| title=Roby making his dreams a reality| url=https://ohiostate.rivals.com/news/roby-making-his-dreams-a-reality| website=ohiostate.rivals.com| author=Ben Axelrod| date=October 10, 2012}}</ref> He has a dog named Young Nino, and is good friends with [[Steve Atwater]] after growing up being friends with his son, Steve Atwater Jr.<ref>{{cite web| title=Steve Atwater Has a Nickname for Bradley Roby’s Mom| url=http://dailyupperdecker.com/2014/12/steve-atwater-has-a-nickname-for-bradley-robys-mom/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=dailyupperdecker.com| date=December 14, 2014}}</ref> ===Legal issues=== On July 24, 2013, Roby was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery. The police report states that the [[Bloomington, Ohio|Bloomington Police]] responded to a call at 2:40AM at Dunkirk Bar. When they arrived, Roby was being detained by private security after an incident where he was removed from the establishment after he attempted to start a fight with another patron. Roby re-entered the establishment to try to find his friends and was stopped by security. While being confronted, he allegedly struck the security guard in the chest and was immediately taken down by force until police arrived.<ref>{{cite web| title=Details emerge on arrest of Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Bradley Roby| url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/07/details_emerge_on_arrest_of_oh.html| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=Cleveland.com| date=July 22, 2013}}</ref> On August 21, 2013, the case was conditionally dismissed after Roby plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and agreed to complete a pre-trial diversion program. Under the terms of the agreement, Roby was required to stay out of legal trouble until August 16, 2014.<ref name="OVI">{{cite web| title=2014 NFL Draft prospect CB Bradley Roby charged with OVI in Ohio| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2014-nfl-draft-prospect-cb-bradley-roby-charged-with-ovi-in-ohio/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=cbssports.com| author=John Breech| date=April 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Charge against Ohio State's Bradley Roby dismissed|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/charge-against-ohio-states-bradley-roby-dismissed/| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=cbssports.com| author=Tom Fornelli| date=August 21, 2013}}</ref> On April 22, 2014, Roby was charged with physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol from an incident that occurred on April 20. The police report filed with Franklin County court states [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus Police]] responded to a call about a drunk driver of a [[Dodge Charger]] that nearly hit kids walking on the sidewalk. The officers arrived to find Roby passed out in the driver seat of his vehicle. After Roby did not respond to officers, they opened the door to the vehicle and smelled an alcohol like odor. It appeared Roby was under the influence after another officer responded and conducted a field sobriety test, which he failed.<ref>{{cite web| title=Former Ohio State University Buckeye Bradley Roby Charged With OVI| url=https://www.10tv.com/article/former-ohio-state-university-buckeye-bradley-roby-charged-ovi| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=10TV.com| date=April 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name="OVI"/> On April 29, 2014, Roby plead guilty to physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was charged with a suspended sentence of 180 days in jail. Under the terms of the sentence, he was required to attend a three day driver intervention program and pay a $375 fine plus court costs.<ref>{{cite web| title=Bradley Roby pleads guilty, gets suspended sentence| url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345120/article/bradley-roby-pleads-guilty-gets-suspended-sentence| accessdate=February 2, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Huguenin| date=April 29, 2014}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140513011012/http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Bradley-Roby/d85c2a37-fe3b-4c92-a56b-47e8048cc50a Denver Broncos bio] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121116061420/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/roby_bradley00.html Ohio State Buckeyes bio] {{Houston Texans roster navbox}} {{2014 NFL Draft}} {{BroncosFirstPick}} {{Broncos2014DraftPicks}} {{Super Bowl 50}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Roby, Bradley}} [[Category:1992 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Suwanee, Georgia]] [[Category:Sportspeople from the Atlanta metropolitan area]] [[Category:Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state)]] [[Category:American football cornerbacks]] [[Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football players]] [[Category:All-American college football players]] [[Category:Denver Broncos players]] [[Category:Houston Texans players]] [[Category:Super Bowl champions]]'