IMG Academy’s Star Junior Safety: Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts is a 4 Star recruit who plays Safety at IMG Academy. Roberts is ranked as the 277th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 30 Safety in the class as well. In addition, Roberts is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #5 Safety in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Oklahoma and Penn State.
Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life are my mom, brother, and two great grannies.
What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Some artists I listen to pregame are Rod Wave, EBK Jaaybo, Lil Baby, and Nipsey Hussle.
What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my football IQ, tackling, toughness, versatility, and leadership.
What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my football career is from my freshman year when I had 22 tackles, 3 PBUs, gave up zero catches, and almost took a kick return back in one game.
Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best players I’ve played with are a tie between Eric McFarland and Censere Gaylord. Eric is the best WR in the class of ’28, hands down—nobody can mess with him—and Censere is the best CB in ’27. They’re both my teammates.
What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I’d give to future D1 athletes is that the road won’t be easy. If it was, everyone would do what you do. Keep pushing—it’s going to pay off.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere, it would be to Bora Bora.
How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 3 or 4 when I fell in love with the game watching my big brother play.
If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Cristiano Ronaldo.
What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment is watching Kobe score 81 points.
