Isaac Rochell Explained
Isaac Christopher Rochell (born April 22, 1995) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. 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 has also played for Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Las Vegas Raiders.
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
Los Angeles Chargers
Rochell was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round (225th overall) in the 2017 NFL draft.[4] He was waived on September 13, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12, 2017.[6]
Rochell re-signed with the Chargers on April 21, 2020.[7]
Indianapolis Colts
Rochell signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 22, 2021.[8]
Cleveland Browns
On April 20, 2022, Rochell signed with the Cleveland Browns.[9] The Browns terminated Rochell's contract on August 31, 2022.[10] He was signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 1, 2022.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on September 21.[12] He was waived on November 12, 2022.[13] He was re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[14] He terminated his practice squad contract on December 28, 2022.[15]
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.[16] [17]
On July 24, 2023, Rochell re-signed with the Raiders.[18] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[19] [20] 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.[21] [22] On September 23, 2023, Rochell was promoted to the active roster.[23] He was released on November 14.[24]
Personal life
Rochell is married to Allison Kucharczyk. He has one daughter, Scottie Bee, born December 9, 2023.[25]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2017 NFL Draft Profile: Isaac Rochell . May 1, 2017 . NFL.com . en.
- News: Hansen . Eric . April 29, 2017 . Chargers select Notre Dame DE Isaac Rochell in NFL Draft's seventh round . May 1, 2017 . Notre Dame Insider . en.
- News: Los Angeles Chargers select DE Isaac Rochell in the NFL Draft . Irish247 . May 1, 2017.
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . April 29, 2017 . Chargers Nab Notre Dame DE Isaac Rochell . May 3, 2017 . Chargers.com.
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . September 13, 2017 . Bolts Add Tenny Palepoi; Waive Isaac Rochell . Chargers.com.
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . December 12, 2017 . Chargers Announce Trio of Transactions . Chargers.com.
- News: Williams, Charean . April 21, 2020 . Isaac Rochell, Trent Scott sign tenders with Chargers . NBCSports.com . April 22, 2020.
- News: Stankevitz, JJ . March 22, 2021 . Colts Sign DE Isaac Rochell . Colts.com . March 22, 2021.
- Web site: Browns sign WR Javon Wims, DE Isaac Rochell. clevelandbrowns.com. April 20, 2022.
- News: Browns claim QB Kellen Mond, announce 12 practice squad members . ClevelandBrowns.com . August 31, 2022.
- News: Poisal . Anthony . Browns add DE Isaac Rochell, QB Josh Rosen to practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com . September 1, 2022.
- Web site: Browns sign LB Jordan Kunaszyk and DE Isaac Rochell to active roster. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 21, 2022.
- Web site: Browns activate RB Jerome Ford, sign DT Roderick Perry II to active roster. ClevelandBrowns.com. November 12, 2022.
- Web site: Browns sign DE Isaac Rochell to practice squad. ClevelandBrowns.com. November 15, 2022.
- Web site: DE Isaac Rochell terminates contract with Browns, doesn't sign elsewhere. SBNation.com. December 28, 2022.
- Web site: Isaac Rochell departs from the practice squad and signs with the Raiders. Yahoo.com. December 28, 2022.
- Web site: Raiders place DE Chandler Jones and LB Denzel Perryman on injured reserve. Raiders.com. December 28, 2022. December 29, 2022. February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205041036/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-place-de-chandler-jones-lb-denzel-perryman-injured-reserve-nfl. dead.
- Web site: Raiders sign DE Isaac Rochell. Raiders.com. July 24, 2023.
- Web site: Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season. Raiders.com. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Raiders announce practice squad additions. Raiders.com. August 30, 2023.
- Web site: NFL Transactions Saturday 9/9 . Nate . Bouda . NFL Trade Rumors.co . September 9, 2023.
- Web site: Raiders elevate DE Isaac Rochell, release De Jordan Willis from PS . Nate. Bouda . NFL Trade Rumors.co . September 16, 2023.
- Web site: Raiders sign DE Isaac Rochell after Chandler Jones placed on NFI list . Damien . Levi. Raiders Wire . . September 23, 2023 .
- Web site: Raiders acquire CB Jack Jones. Raiders.com. November 14, 2023.
- Web site: Hendricks . Jaclyn . August 17, 2022 . Wife of Browns' Isaac Rochell offers candid look at NFL lifestyle on TikTok . May 17, 2023 . New York Post.