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Sam Roberts

DE

A 6th-round pick (200th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of NW Missouri State University, Sam Roberts has built an NFL career since. Now with ATL, he's in his 4th NFL season.

Size

6'5", 295#

College

NW Missouri State University

Draft

Rd 6, 200th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2025

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33.1

15th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3-0.69
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.95
Availability×0.1-0.93

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025ATL44.55
2024CAR30.41
2023NE33.15
2022NE32.12

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Sam Roberts has played in 13 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NE (2022–2023), CAR (2024), ATL (2025).

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3NYJ—40.6
Week 4DAL—40.4
Week 5NO—41
Week 6LV—39.7
Week 13LAC—40.1

Sam Roberts — common questions

What position does Sam Roberts play?
Sam Roberts is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Sam Roberts played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Roberts has played for NE (2022–2023), CAR (2024), ATL (2025).
Where did Sam Roberts go to college?
Sam Roberts played college football at NW Missouri State University.
When was Sam Roberts drafted?
Sam Roberts was selected in round 6, 200th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam Roberts scored?
Sam Roberts has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sam Roberts's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam Roberts rated 44.5 for 2025, the 42nd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2022

Also from NW Missouri State University