NC A&T linebacker Jacob Roberts commits to Wake Forest
NC A&T linebacker Jacob Roberts became the first member of Wake Forest football's 2023 transfer class Thursday.
🎩H O M E 🎩 pic.twitter.com/JYBgB8C3LC
— Jacob Roberts (@Jacobrob3rts_) January 5, 2023
Roberts played in all 11 games for the Aggies in 2022, recording 72 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. In pass coverage, he knocked down five passes and added two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns.
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In his three season career with NC A&T, Roberts notched 218 total tackles, 29.5 TFLs, 9.5 sacks and five interceptions.
The Best Linebacker Out! 2xAA🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/sWQMVPvELm
— Jacob Roberts (@Jacobrob3rts_) December 19, 2022
Before his college career, Roberts was a two-star recruit from Charlotte, and held offers from NC A&T and Morgan State.
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Essex is the lead football writer and a managing editor for Deacons Daily. Essex served as the Sports Editor for the Old Gold & Black for two years, in addition to roles as a beat and feature writer.