Jacob Roberts

Jacob Roberts (born September 20, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Early life Jacob Roberts was born on September 20, 2001. He started playing flag football when he was five.

Roberts failed to make his school's football team in seventh grade. However, he was able to make the team the following year in eighth grade.

Wake Forest In 2023, Roberts transferred to play for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University. He was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week after posting 13 tackles (including four for loss), three sacks, and one forced fumble in a 27—24 victory over Old Dominion. He played in all 12 games, starting nine, during the 2023 season, totaling 40 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup.

Calgary Stampeders Roberts went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. On August 24, 2024, he was signed to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was promoted to the active roster on September 13. On August 30, he was waived with an injury designation by the Vikings as part of the final roster cuts.