Courtney Roby is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams during his career. He was born on January 10, 1983, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Indiana University, where he played college football for the Hoosiers.
Roby began his professional career in 2005 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans. He played for the Titans for two seasons, primarily as a kick returner and special teams player. In 2007, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played for one season before being released.
Roby then signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2008, where he had the most success of his career. He played for the Saints for five seasons, primarily as a kick returner and special teams player, but also saw some playing time as a wide receiver. During his time with the Saints, Roby was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, and he made several key plays during the team's playoff run that year.
After leaving the Saints in 2012, Roby played for several other teams during the remainder of his career. He spent one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012, where he played primarily as a wide receiver. He then signed with the Detroit Lions in 2013, where he played primarily as a kick returner and special teams player. He finished his career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2014, where he played primarily as a special teams player.
Throughout his career, Roby was known for his speed and agility as a kick returner and his ability to make big plays on special teams. He was also a reliable receiver when called upon, although he never became a consistent starter at the position. Despite not being a household name in the NFL, Roby was respected by his coaches and teammates for his work ethic and professionalism.
After retiring from football, Roby has remained involved in the sport as a coach and mentor. He has worked with several youth football programs in his hometown of Indianapolis and has also served as a coach at the high school level. He has also been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Courtney Roby Foundation, which supports children with disabilities and their families.
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