Vern Roberson

Vernon Lee Roberson (born August 3, 1952) is an American former professional football defensive back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Grambling State University. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college Vernon Lee Roberson was born on August 3, 1952, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. On September 12, 1974, it was reported he had been waived.

Roberson signed with the Birmingham Americans of the World Football League on September 15, 1974, but was released before playing any games. Roberson earned CFL All-Star and CFL West All-Star honors for his performance during the 1975 season. Roberson dressed in nine games in 1976, totaling three interceptions for 51 yards and three kickoff returns for 77 yards. He had not planned on playing for the Rough Riders but ended up joining the team after persistence from Ottawa head coach George Brancato.

Roberson signed with the Miami Dolphins in 1977. He played in all 14 games, starting nine, for the Dolphins during the 1977 season and recorded one interception.

On April 17, 1978, the Dolphins traded Roberson, Freddie Solomon, a 1978 first round draft pick, and a 1978 fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for Delvin Williams. Roberson appeared in all 16 games, starting 12, for the 49ers in 1978, totaling one interception and two fumble recoveries. On July 13, 1979, it was reported that he had been waived.

Roberson signed with the New York Giants on July 16, 1979, but was later released.