Bradley Roby
A lightning-fast cornerback whose clutch plays in the secondary were instrumental in Denver's Super Bowl 50 championship victory.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American football player·Birthday: May 1·Millennials
Biography
Bradley Roby played with a gambler's instinct and recovery speed that made him a perfect modern defensive back. A standout at Ohio State, his first-round pedigree was validated immediately in Denver, where he became the vital third cornerback in the 'No Fly Zone' secondary, a role requiring readiness for any assignment. His knack for being in the right place at the right time produced game-changing moments, none bigger than his forced fumble in the 2015 AFC Championship Game that sealed the Broncos' trip to Super Bowl 50. After earning a ring, he stepped into a starting role, showcasing his ball-hawking ability with pick-sixes and key pass breakups. Stints in Houston and New Orleans followed, where his experience and savvy continued to disrupt opposing passing games, cementing a career built on opportunistic play and championship mettle.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bradley was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bradley Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Bradley's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl 50 as a key member of the Denver Broncos' historic 'No Fly Zone' defense.
- Scored three defensive touchdowns in his NFL career, showcasing his playmaking ability with the ball in his hands.
- Recorded a career-high 17 passes defended and two interceptions for the Houston Texans in the 2020 season.
- Was a first-round draft pick (31st overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2014 NFL Draft after a standout career at Ohio State.
Did You Know?
In high school in Georgia, he was a state champion in the 100-meter dash and the 4x100 meter relay.
He forced a critical fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 AFC playoffs, a play widely seen as the moment that sent Denver to the Super Bowl.
Roby earned his degree in economics from Ohio State University.
He wore jersey number 29 for most of his career as a tribute to his birthday (May 29).
“My job is to erase half the field and make the quarterback think twice.”
