J. D. Roberts

J. D. Roberts
Personal information
Born	October 24, 1932; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	May 25, 2021 (aged 88); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
High school	Jesuit (Dallas, Texas)
College	Oklahoma
NFL draft	1954: 17th round, 195th overall pick
Career history
	Quantico Marines (1956); Assistant coach; Denver (1957); Line coach; Oklahoma (1958–1959); Assistant coach; Navy (1960); Line coach; Auburn (1961); Offensive line coach; Houston (1962–1964); Line coach; New Orleans Saints (1967–1968); Linebackers coach; Richmond Roadrunners (1969–1970); Head coach; New Orleans Saints (1970–1973); Head coach;
Awards and highlights
	Outland Trophy (1953); UPI Lineman of the Year (1953); Consensus All-American (1953); 2× First-team All-Big Seven (1952, 1953);
Head coaching record
Regular season	7–25–3 (.243)
	Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference
	College Football Hall of Fame

John David Roberts (October 24, 1932 – May 25, 2021) was an American college and professional football coach and player. He was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) from the middle of the 1970 season until his dismissal after four preseason games in 1973. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round of the 1954 NFL draft.