Courtney Roby

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Courtney Eugene Roby (born January 10, 1983 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans. He was selected out of Indiana University with the 68th selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.

1 Middle School Career
2 High School Career
3 College Career
4 Personal

[edit] Middle School Career

Led Eastwood Middle School in Indianapolis to two straight winning seasons. Played quarterback in a run-and-shoot-offense amassing 450 yards rushing while passing for 770 yards and 8 touchdowns as an eighth grader. Played for Coach Rich Castanias. Was an Honor Roll student.

[edit] High School Career

As a senior at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Roby was an All-State selection, after rushing for 539 yards and six touchdowns and catching 12 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. He was also an All-State selection in track. Played for Coach Al Harrants.

[edit] College Career

Roby attended Indiana University. He finished his career as the most productive receiver in Hoosier football history, breaking the all-time record for career receptions and yards with 170 catches and 2,524 yards. He was also the third receiver in Hoosier history to gain over 1,000 yards in a season. His 59 receptions during the 2002 season ranked second in school history. Roby also showed his versatility by returning 28 kickoffs for 567 yards. Played for Coaches Cam Cameron and Gerry DiNardo.

Roby is the cousin of former NFL punter, the late Reggie Roby. Courtney comes from a family of athletes; cousin Landon Turner was a standout on the Indiana basketball team and uncle, Rob Turner, was a receiver at Indiana (1987-90).

[edit] Personal

Courtney was born to John M. Roby, Jr., and Donita Langford. He has two brothers, Brandon (currently a Sophomore wide receiver at Indiana University) and John III, and sister, Karrington. As a young child, Courtney often spent time in Gary, Indiana visiting his grandmother, Wardella Roby and late grandfather, John M. Roby, Sr, and favorite cousin, Cameron M. Roby.