Jed Roberts
Jed was born with a congenital bilateral nerve defect in both ears which prevented Jed from learning how to speak until he was fitted with hearing aids when he was five years old. After many years of hard work in the classroom and on the field Jed was able to obtain a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. Jed played four years with the Bears and was selected 1st Team All North Central Conference as a senior. Jed majored in English at the University of Northern Colorado. Jed went on to play for thirteen seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos as a linebacker and defensive lineman. Holds the Eskimos franchise record for most special teams tackles in a career with 163. Jed won a Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1993. Jed is the son of former Ottawa Rough Rider tight end Jay Roberts. Jed and his father both have their names on the Grey Cup trophy.
Jed now works as a child and youth care worker working with at-risk youth in the inner city.
Jed has five children and lives in Edmonton with his fiancée Christine and their two sons, aged eight and five.