Robert Ayers is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Broncos 18th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. Ayers attended Marlboro County High School in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He was an All-State linebacker and was selected to play in the 2003 Shrine Bowl as a senior. That season he recorded 112 tackles and intercepted five passes. As a junior he had 94 tackles, eight sacks, and three interceptions. In addition to lettering in football he lettered in track as a sprinter, running... the 100-meter dash and 4 x 100 metres relay. Ayers began at the University of Tennessee as a redshirt outside linebacker in 2004. As a sophomore he moved to defensive end and was a backup, recording five tackles and one sack. In 2006 he once again was a backup, totaling 25 tackles and one sack. In 2007, Ayers was once again a backup, but led the team with four sacks and 12 tackles for losses. He also had 34 tackles, two pass breakups and four quarterback pressures.
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| Birthdate: | September 6, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Clio, South Carolina |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 274 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Defensive end, Linebacker |
| Education: | University of Tennessee |
| Also known as: | Robert Earnest Ayers Jr. |