Post-OSU Update: William “Bill” Roberts was selected by the New York Giants with the 27th overall pick (1st round) of the 1984 NFL Draft. Roberts played his first 11 years with the Giants, winning two Super Bowls with the team. Roberts made the Pro Bowl in the 1990 season. He finished his career with two seasons with the Patriots, followed by a lone season with the Jets. (updated: Apr. 2024)

Major: Communications (1983)

Weight: 272 (1983), 268 (1982), 258 (1981), 248 (1980)

1983 Media Guide: The most experienced member on the Ohio State squad with a career total of 33 games, including 24 starts, for a total of 750.5 minutes of playing time … has started every game the past two years … chosen co-captain on offense for 1983.

1982: A second team all-Big Ten player in 1982 and a good bet for All-America recognition this year.

1982 Media Guide: One of the steadiest tackles in the Big Ten … should be one of the Big Ten’s best this year … timed at 4.9 in the 40, good for his size and youth … works hard and pays attention to detail … a good candidate to be another in a long line of outstanding Ohio State tackles.

1981: Started all 12 games and played 334.5 minutes, second-highest on offense.

1981 Media Guide: Expected to start at left tackle for Ohio State … has good agility and impressive strength.

1980: Lettered as a freshman, playing 85 minutes.

High School: Was an all-Florida tackle at Carol City High, where he captained the football and basketball teams … his top football thrill came in high school when he was the lead blocker for a teammate who fumbled and Roberts picked up the ball and scored.

Personal: Hobbies are playing pinball and fishing … admires Chris Ward, former Ohio State All-American, and Sugar Ray Leonard … father is a teacher.