Isaac Rochell

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Isaac Rochell
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Rochell with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-22) April 22, 1995 (age 29)
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, Georgia)
College: Notre Dame (2013–2016)
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2017  / round: 7 / pick: 225
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:113
Sacks:9.5
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Isaac Christopher Rochell (born April 22, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and was selected in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Rochell has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders.

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College career

A three-year starter at the University of Notre Dame, Rochell's performance was strong his junior year but faded near the end of his senior year. [1] He recorded slightly fewer tackles but had a sack and ten quarterback hurries. [2] Rochell was noted for his consistency and work ethic even when the Fighting Irish were not finding success on the field. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+14 in
(1.94 m)
280 lb
(127 kg)
32+34 in
(0.83 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.89 s1.72 s2.87 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)
9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [4] [5] [6] [7]

Los Angeles Chargers

Rochell was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round (225th overall) in the 2017 NFL draft. [8] He was waived on September 13, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad. [9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12, 2017. [10]

Rochell re-signed with the Chargers on April 21, 2020. [11]

Indianapolis Colts

Rochell signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 22, 2021. [12]

Cleveland Browns

On April 20, 2022, Rochell signed with the Cleveland Browns. [13] The Browns terminated Rochell's contract on August 31, 2022. [14] He was signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 1, 2022. [15] He was promoted to the active roster on September 21. [16] He was waived on November 12, 2022. [17] He was re-signed to the practice squad three days later. [18] He terminated his practice squad contract on December 28, 2022. [19]

Las Vegas Raiders

On December 28, 2022, Rochell signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, just hours after he terminated his practice squad contract with the Browns. [20] [21]

On July 24, 2023, Rochell re-signed with the Raiders. [22] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [23] [24] Rochell was elevated to the active roster for Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos and for Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills and then reverted to the practice squad the day after the game. [25] [26] On September 23, 2023, Rochell was promoted to the active roster. [27] He was released on November 14. [28]

Personal life

Rochell is married to Allison Kucharczyk. He has one daughter, Scottie Bee, born December 9, 2023. [29]

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