Charleston, S.C. - Turning heads has continued to be the motive of Bulldog standout wide receiver Andre Roberts during the offseason and he has been successful at doing so at the 2010 National Football League Combine. Notching top 10 performances among wide receivers in four different categories, the 5-11, 195-lb All-America honoree excelled in the 40-yard dash, the three-cone drill, the 20-yard shuttle and the broad jump in front of an audience of general managers and scouts.
After an impressive performance at the 61st Under Armour Senior Bowl, Roberts spent the early portion of February training before joining other invitation only elite football players from around the country in Indianapolis, Ind. at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. Running among the fastest, the Columbia, S.C. native ran a time of 4.46 in the 40-yard dash. Testing his abilities in the three-cone drill, Roberts completed the course in a time of 6.77. Roberts' best time came in the 20-yard shuttle as he ran the test in a time of 4.15. The All-America recipient also leaped into the top performers' category in the broad jump with a distance of 10'0".
Roberts has made appearances on various blogs and sports websites as a draft riser as well as a player to watch for. His skills and play making abilities garnered formal interviews with personnel from the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears.
Roberts completed the 2010 Senior Bowl as the second leading receiver for the South with 45 yards from two catches adding to his collegiate career accomplishments along with being The Citadel's all-time leading receiver. Next up for the 22-year old includes the 2010 NFL Draft. The Draft will be aired for the first time in prime time with the first round on Thursday, April 22 starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the second and third round on Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET. If picked in his projected round, Roberts ' introduction into the NFL will come on Sunday, April 24 in the fourth round airing at 10 a.m. ET followed by rounds 5-7.
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