Isaac Rochell

Isaac Christopher Rochell (born April 22, 1995) is an American former 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 also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Las Vegas Raiders.

Rochell was born to parents Steve and Gina Rochell.

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. He recorded slightly fewer tackles but had a sack and ten quarterback hurries. Rochell was noted for his consistency and work ethic even when the Fighting Irish were not finding success on the field.

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

Rochell re-signed with the Chargers on April 21, 2020. In December he received the Chargers nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

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

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

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

On July 24, 2023, Rochell re-signed with the Raiders. He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad. 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. On September 23, Rochell was promoted to the active roster. He was released on November 14.

On February 2, 2025, Rochell announced his retirement from professional football.

Rochell is married to Allison Kucharczyk. She is a TikTok content creator with over 3 million followers. They have one daughter, Scottie Bee, born December 9, 2023.

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio
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