The Bucs maintain bringing in defensive backs for official visits and the newest is Marshall’s J.J. Roberts. The Sports activities Dude Heinz Present reported the information concerning the Roberts go to on X again on April 2.
Marshall DB JJ Roberts will probably be visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his 2024 marketing campaign he had 94tkl, 5tfl, 1 sack, 1FF, and 14PD which ranked 2nd most within the FBS this season. pic.twitter.com/widyJV3A9C
— The Sportsdudeheinz Present (@SdudeHeinzShow) April 2, 2025
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound security started his profession at Wake Forest the place he performed for 3 seasons earlier than transferring to Marshall. He racked up 213 tackles, six tackles for loss, 25 cross breakups, 5 compelled fumbles, three interceptions and one sack.
Roberts is coming off his finest season in 2024, ending with 94 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, a sack, a compelled fumble, and 14 cross breakups, which was probably the most within the Solar Belt Convention.
Roberts, who had a career-high two interceptions in 2023, which was his first season with the Thundering Herd, is seen as a Day 3 prospect or an undrafted free agent.
Tampa Bay now has 15 recognized guests out of 30 thus far, together with six defensive backs – 5 of that are conrebracks.
Bucs Want Security Assist In 2025
Marshall S J.J. Roberts – Picture by: USA Immediately
With the discharge of Jordan Whitehead, who was the starter in 2024 after returning to the group that drafted him following two seasons with the New York Jets, the Bucs have a necessity at security. There was some dialogue about transferring nickelback Tykee Smith to robust security the place he performed some at Georgia to exchange Whitehead. Even when that’s the case, the group is down a security and might want to add one other one to the roster.
Tampa Bay did re-sign unique rights free agent Kaevon Merriweather, who made some strides final 12 months with some taking part in time on protection along with particular groups. Proper now, Merriweather can be the No. 4 security on the group behind Christian Izien. The Bucs even have a pair of safeties that had been on the observe squad in Rachad Knowledge and Marcus Banks.
Marshall’s J.J. Roberts, who turns 24 in September, ran a 4.41 at his professional day and will curiosity the Bucs, who’re searching for security depth and particular groups assist. Roberts blocked a area objective final 12 months for the Thundering Herd.
