TE · Detroit Lions
Michael Roberts
Age 32 · 196 cm (6'5") · 120 kg · Born May 7, 1994 · Toledo
NFL career
2017
debut year
2018
last season
2
seasons
#80
jersey
College: Toledo
2017 NFL Draft
Rd 4
round
#127
overall pick
DET
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2017 to 2018 · 14 games.
Receiving
146yards
3touchdowns
13receptions
11.2YPC avg
Stats by season
2 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Detroit Lions | 6 | 4 | 7 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 |
| 2018 | Detroit Lions | 8 | 9 | 20 | 100 | 11.1 | 3 |
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while Michael Roberts was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
L
L
W
L
L
W
L
31–0 @ Packers
2018-17 · Dec 30, 2018 · REGULAR
L
9–27 vs Vikings
2018-16 · Dec 23, 2018 · REGULAR
L
13–14 @ Bills
2018-15 · Dec 16, 2018 · REGULAR
W
17–3 @ Cardinals
2018-14 · Dec 9, 2018 · REGULAR
L
16–30 vs Rams
2018-13 · Dec 2, 2018 · REGULAR
L
16–23 vs Bears
2018-12 · Nov 22, 2018 · REGULAR
W
20–19 vs Panthers
2018-11 · Nov 18, 2018 · REGULAR
L
22–34 @ Bears
2018-10 · Nov 11, 2018 · REGULAR
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Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Toledo alumni in the NFL
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2017 NFL Draft · Round 4 class
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#112
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DB · CHI
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FS · CHI
#113
Rayshawn Jenkins
DB · LAC
#114
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#115
Dorian Johnson
G · ARI
#116
Carl Lawson
DE · CIN
#117
Josh Reynolds
WR · LAR
#118
Mack Hollins
WR · PHI
TE peers of the era
Other TEs who debuted within five seasons of Michael Roberts.
Adam Shaheen
Debut 2017 · #80 · Dolphins
Alex Gray
Debut 2017 · #89 · Falcons
Anthony Firkser
Debut 2017 · Lions
Antony Auclair
Debut 2017 · #83 · Titans
Billy Brown
Debut 2017 · #48 · Colts
Blake Jarwin
Debut 2017 · #89 · Cowboys
Brandon Barnes
Debut 2017 · Lions
Cethan Carter
Debut 2017 · #82 · Dolphins
Born on May 7
Marv Hubbard
1946 · Detroit Lions
Dave Hampton
1947 · Philadelphia Eagles
Joey Jackson
1949 · Minnesota Vikings
Pat McInally
1953 · Cincinnati Bengals
Danny Johnson
1955 · Green Bay Packers
Luther Bradley
1955 · Detroit Lions
Ray Strong
1956 · Atlanta Falcons
Bruce Threadgill
1956 · San Francisco 49ers