Rocco Nicholl

Position:
Linebacker
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 225
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pa.
High School:
St. Joseph Prep

2024 Season

Started 7 of 8 games played for the Golden Flashes
Had 30 solo tackles and 31 assisted tackles
3 quarterback hurries and 2 pass breakups
Season high 14 total tackles at Penn State
0.5 tackles for loss on the season

2022 Season

Made his Flashes debut in home opener against LIU, making 2 solo tackles including a tackle for loss
Saw time at Miami, making 2 solo tackles including a tackle for loss
Made his first collegiate start at Toledo, made 3 total tackles
Saw action at Bowling Green
Started against Eastern Michigan
Saw the field at Buffalo

PRIOR TO KENT STATE: Dubbed "Weapon X" Nicholl was all over the field in high school. Nicholl started at corner, safety, drop-down safety and linebacker while in high school. Helped the Saint Joseph Hawks to an 11-3 record and berth in the state title game as a senior. Named to the All-Catholic Team by the Philadelphia High School coaches.