Bradley Roby
American football cornerback and champion
Born
May 1st, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Achieved a Super Bowl championship with the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. Drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft after a successful college career at Ohio State University, where earned a first-team All-Big Ten selection. Known for contributions to defensive plays and coverage skills during tenure in the league.
Won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos
Drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft
Selected as first-team All-Big Ten at Ohio State
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