Isaac Rochell

Isaac Christopher Rochell (born April 22, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame, and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Rochell also played with the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 and the Cleveland Browns in 2022.

Issac Rochell
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Rochell with the Chargers in 2019
No. 96 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-22) April 22, 1995
McDonough, Georgia, 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
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 7 / Pick: 225
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Total tackles:103
Sacks:9.5
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 Cleveland Browns.[20][21]

On July 24, 2023, Rochell re-signed with the Las Vegas 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 Denver and for Week 2 against Buffalo and then reverted to practice squad the day after the game.[25][26] On September 23, 2023, Rochell was promoted to the active roster.[27]

Personal life

Rochell is married to Allison Kucharczyk, whom he met while attending University of Notre Dame. They are expecting a baby girl in December 2023.[28]

References

  1. "2017 NFL Draft Profile: Isaac Rochell". NFL.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. Hansen, Eric. "Chargers select Notre Dame DE Isaac Rochell in NFL Draft's seventh round". Notre Dame Insider. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  3. "Los Angeles Chargers select DE Isaac Rochell in the NFL Draft". Irish247. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  4. "Isaac Rochell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  5. "Isaac Rochell, Notre Dame, DE, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football".
  6. "Isaac Rochell Combine Workout". Chargers.com. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  7. "Isaac Rochell 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  8. Henne, Ricky (April 29, 2017). "Chargers Nab Notre Dame DE Isaac Rochell". Chargers.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  9. Henne, Ricky (September 13, 2017). "Bolts Add Tenny Palepoi; Waive Isaac Rochell". Chargers.com.
  10. Henne, Ricky (December 12, 2017). "Chargers Announce Trio of Transactions". Chargers.com.
  11. Williams, Charean (April 21, 2020). "Isaac Rochell, Trent Scott sign tenders with Chargers". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  12. Stankevitz, JJ (March 22, 2021). "Colts Sign DE Isaac Rochell". Colts.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  13. "Browns sign WR Javon Wims, DE Isaac Rochell". clevelandbrowns.com. April 20, 2022.
  14. "Browns claim QB Kellen Mond, announce 12 practice squad members". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2022.
  15. Poisal, Anthony (September 1, 2022). "Browns add DE Isaac Rochell, QB Josh Rosen to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  16. "Browns sign LB Jordan Kunaszyk and DE Isaac Rochell to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 21, 2022.
  17. "Browns activate RB Jerome Ford, sign DT Roderick Perry II to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 12, 2022.
  18. "Browns sign DE Isaac Rochell to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 15, 2022.
  19. "DE Isaac Rochell terminates contract with Browns, doesn't sign elsewhere". SBNation.com. December 28, 2022.
  20. "Isaac Rochell departs from the practice squad and signs with the Raiders". Yahoo.com. December 28, 2022.
  21. "Raiders place DE Chandler Jones and LB Denzel Perryman on injured reserve". Raiders.com. December 28, 2022.
  22. "Raiders sign DE Isaac Rochell". Raiders.com. July 24, 2023.
  23. "Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season". Raiders.com. August 29, 2023.
  24. "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. August 30, 2023.
  25. Bouda, Nate (September 9, 2023). "NFL Transactions Saturday 9/9". NFL Trade Rumors.co.
  26. Bouda, Nate (September 16, 2023). "Raiders elevate DE Isaac Rochell, release De Jordan Willis from PS". NFL Trade Rumors.co.
  27. Damien, Levi (September 23, 2023). "Raiders sign DE Isaac Rochell after Chandler Jones placed on NFI list". Raiders Wire. USA Today.
  28. Hendricks, Jaclyn (August 17, 2022). "Wife of Browns' Isaac Rochell offers candid look at NFL lifestyle on TikTok". New York Post. Retrieved May 17, 2023.


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