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Robert Rochell
No. 33 – Carolina Panthers
PositionCornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-04-26) April 26, 1998 (age 27)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolFair Park (Shreveport)
CollegeCentral Arkansas (2016–2020)
NFL draft2021: 4th round, 130th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles25
Fumble recoveries3
Pass deflections4
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Rochell (born April 26, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Arkansas Bears before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

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Rochell grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Fair Park Medical Careers Magnet High School, where he played football and ran track. He played multiple positions at Fair Park, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, free safety, cornerback and outside linebacker.[1]

College career

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Rochell was a member of the Central Arkansas Bears for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year. He became a full time starter as a redshirt sophomore.[2] Rochell was named first-team All-Southland Conference after finishing his redshirt junior season with 44 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery with five interceptions and 13 passes broken up.[3][4] After the 2020 FCS season was moved to the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Arkansas played an ad hoc schedule and Rochell started seven of the team's nine games.[5][6][7] Rochell played in the 2021 Senior Bowl following the end of the fall season.[8]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.41 s1.51 s2.53 s4.08 s6.84 s43.0 in
(1.09 m)		11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)		9 reps
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Los Angeles Rams

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Rochell was selected in the fourth round with the 130th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.[11] On June 1, 2021, Rochell signed his four-year rookie contract with the Rams.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 11. Without Rochell, the Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals.[13]

On August 30, 2023, Rochell was released by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[14]

Seattle Seahawks

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On August 31, 2023, Rochell was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[15] He was released on September 19.[16]

Carolina Panthers

[edit]

On September 20, 2023, Rochell was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[17]

Green Bay Packers

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Rochell was signed by the Green Bay Packers on October 25, 2023, off the Panthers practice squad.[18]

Rochell was re-signed by the Packers on March 19, 2024.[19] He was released on August 27, and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21] He was elevated to the active roster for Weeks 3 and 4 in September.[22][23] On October 7, Rochell was released again and re-added to the Packers' practice squad two days later.[24][25] He was elevated again for Week 8.[26] The Packers signed Rochell to the active roster on November 16.[27]

Kansas City Chiefs

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On March 28, 2025, Rochell was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[28] He was released on May 7.[29]

Dallas Cowboys

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On June 18, 2025, Rochell signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[30] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[31][32]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

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On November 26, 2025, the Carolina Panthers signed Rochell to their active roster off of Dallas' practice squad.[33]

NFL career statistics

[edit]

Regular season

[edit]
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2021LAR115141134111.01001
2022LAR1705500000.00001
2023GB904400000.00000
2024GB1102200000.00001
Career485272241111.01003
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

[edit]
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2023GB200000000.00000
2024GB100000000.00000
Career300000000.00000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Luke (February 3, 2016). "Rochell thankful for chance to play at UCA". Shreveport Times. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Talbot, Damond (March 29, 2020). "Central Arkansas cornerback Robert Rochell is a freak". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Edholm, Eric (August 27, 2020). "The NFL draft prospect you'll want to check out this weekend". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Stoia, George (August 3, 2020). "Marquee miss: Bears DB won't get to test self vs. SEC". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Melo, Justin (August 19, 2020). "Meet Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas' gem of a CB prospect". Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Santori, John (March 3, 2021). "Fair Park alum Robert Rochell earns NFL Combine invite". arklatexhomepage.com. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Peterson, Eric (October 2, 2020). "Central Arkansas star cornerback Rochell excited for chance to play National Champion Bison". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  8. ^ Sullivan, Steven (November 10, 2020). "UCA'S Rochell earns Senior Bowl invite". KATV. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  9. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Robert Rochell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  11. ^ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2021). "Rams select CB Robert Rochell with 130th pick in 2021 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Levine, Ben (June 1, 2021). "Rams Sign Fourth-Round CB Robert Rochell". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals – February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "Rams release Logan Bruss, Robert Rochell and Tyler Johnson". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  15. ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2023). "Seahawks Sign Three To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  16. ^ Boyle, John (September 20, 2023). "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns Off Practice Squad; Place DE Mike Morris On IR". Seahawks.com.
  17. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 20, 2023). "Panthers add Deion Jones to 53-man roster". Panthers.com.
  18. ^ "Packers place S Darnell Savage, CB Eric Stokes on injured reserve". Packers.com. October 25, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  19. ^ "Packers re-sign CB Robert Rochell". Packers.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  20. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  21. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Packers elevate QB Sean Clifford, CB Robert Rochell for gameday". packers.com. September 21, 2024.
  23. ^ "Packers elevate two players for gameday". packers.com. September 28, 2024.
  24. ^ "Packers release CB Robert Rochell". Packers.com. October 7, 2024.
  25. ^ "Packers sign CB Robert Rochell to the practice squad". Packers.com. October 9, 2024.
  26. ^ "Packers elevate CB Robert Rochell for gameday". Packers.com. October 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "Packers sign CB Robert Rochell to active roster". Packers.com. November 16, 2024.
  28. ^ "Chiefs sign CB Robert Rochell". chiefs.com. March 28, 2025.
  29. ^ Alper, Josh. "Chiefs release CB Robert Rochell". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  30. ^ Yarrish, Tommy. "Cowboys making roster moves before training camp". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  31. ^ Walker, Patrik. "2025 Roster Tracker: Deuce among list of Cowboys cuts". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  32. ^ Walker, Patrik. "2025 Cowboys Roster: Holden, Grier fill out practice squad". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  33. ^ "Panthers add defensive depth with several roster moves". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Rochell&oldid=1324347504"

    Robert Rochell
    No. 33 – Carolina Panthers
    PositionCornerback
    Roster statusActive
    Personal information
    Born (1998-04-26) April 26, 1998 (age 27)
    Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
    Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
    Weight193 lb (88 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolFair Park (Shreveport)
    CollegeCentral Arkansas (2016–2020)
    NFL draft2021: 4th round, 130th overall pick
    Career history
    * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
    Awards and highlights
    Career NFL statistics as of 2024
    Total tackles25
    Fumble recoveries3
    Pass deflections4
    Interceptions1
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Robert Rochell (born April 26, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Arkansas Bears before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

    Early life

    Rochell grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Fair Park Medical Careers Magnet High School, where he played football and ran track. He played multiple positions at Fair Park, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, free safety, cornerback and outside linebacker.[1]

    College career

    Rochell was a member of the Central Arkansas Bears for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year. He became a full time starter as a redshirt sophomore.[2] Rochell was named first-team All-Southland Conference after finishing his redshirt junior season with 44 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery with five interceptions and 13 passes broken up.[3][4] After the 2020 FCS season was moved to the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Arkansas played an ad hoc schedule and Rochell started seven of the team's nine games.[5][6][7] Rochell played in the 2021 Senior Bowl following the end of the fall season.[8]

    Professional career

    Pre-draft measurables
    HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
    5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
    (1.82 m)    		193 lb
    (88 kg)    		32+1⁄2 in
    (0.83 m)    		8+1⁄2 in
    (0.22 m)    		4.41 s1.51 s2.53 s4.08 s6.84 s43.0 in
    (1.09 m)    		11 ft 1 in
    (3.38 m)    		9 reps
    All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

    Los Angeles Rams

    Rochell was selected in the fourth round with the 130th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.[11] On June 1, 2021, Rochell signed his four-year rookie contract with the Rams.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 11. Without Rochell, the Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals.[13]

    On August 30, 2023, Rochell was released by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[14]

    Seattle Seahawks

    On August 31, 2023, Rochell was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.[15] He was released on September 19.[16]

    Carolina Panthers

    On September 20, 2023, Rochell was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[17]

    Green Bay Packers

    Rochell was signed by the Green Bay Packers on October 25, 2023, off the Panthers practice squad.[18]

    Rochell was re-signed by the Packers on March 19, 2024.[19] He was released on August 27, and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21] He was elevated to the active roster for Weeks 3 and 4 in September.[22][23] On October 7, Rochell was released again and re-added to the Packers' practice squad two days later.[24][25] He was elevated again for Week 8.[26] The Packers signed Rochell to the active roster on November 16.[27]

    Kansas City Chiefs

    On March 28, 2025, Rochell was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[28] He was released on May 7.[29]

    Dallas Cowboys

    On June 18, 2025, Rochell signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[30] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[31][32]

    Carolina Panthers (second stint)

    On November 26, 2025, the Carolina Panthers signed Rochell to their active roster off of Dallas' practice squad.[33]

    NFL career statistics

    Regular season

    YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
    GPGSCmbSoloAstPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
    2021LAR115141134111.01001
    2022LAR1705500000.00001
    2023GB904400000.00000
    2024GB1102200000.00001
    Career485272241111.01003
    Source: pro-football-reference.com

    Postseason

    YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
    GPGSCmbSoloAstPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
    2023GB200000000.00000
    2024GB100000000.00000
    Career300000000.00000
    Source: pro-football-reference.com

    References

    1. ^ Thompson, Luke (February 3, 2016). "Rochell thankful for chance to play at UCA". Shreveport Times. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    2. ^ Talbot, Damond (March 29, 2020). "Central Arkansas cornerback Robert Rochell is a freak". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    3. ^ Edholm, Eric (August 27, 2020). "The NFL draft prospect you'll want to check out this weekend". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    4. ^ Stoia, George (August 3, 2020). "Marquee miss: Bears DB won't get to test self vs. SEC". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    5. ^ Melo, Justin (August 19, 2020). "Meet Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas' gem of a CB prospect". Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    6. ^ Santori, John (March 3, 2021). "Fair Park alum Robert Rochell earns NFL Combine invite". arklatexhomepage.com. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    7. ^ Peterson, Eric (October 2, 2020). "Central Arkansas star cornerback Rochell excited for chance to play National Champion Bison". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    8. ^ Sullivan, Steven (November 10, 2020). "UCA'S Rochell earns Senior Bowl invite". KATV. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
    9. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Robert Rochell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
    10. ^ "Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
    11. ^ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2021). "Rams select CB Robert Rochell with 130th pick in 2021 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
    12. ^ Levine, Ben (June 1, 2021). "Rams Sign Fourth-Round CB Robert Rochell". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
    13. ^ "Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals – February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
    14. ^ "Rams release Logan Bruss, Robert Rochell and Tyler Johnson". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
    15. ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2023). "Seahawks Sign Three To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
    16. ^ Boyle, John (September 20, 2023). "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns Off Practice Squad; Place DE Mike Morris On IR". Seahawks.com.
    17. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 20, 2023). "Panthers add Deion Jones to 53-man roster". Panthers.com.
    18. ^ "Packers place S Darnell Savage, CB Eric Stokes on injured reserve". Packers.com. October 25, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
    19. ^ "Packers re-sign CB Robert Rochell". Packers.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
    20. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
    21. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
    22. ^ "Packers elevate QB Sean Clifford, CB Robert Rochell for gameday". packers.com. September 21, 2024.
    23. ^ "Packers elevate two players for gameday". packers.com. September 28, 2024.
    24. ^ "Packers release CB Robert Rochell". Packers.com. October 7, 2024.
    25. ^ "Packers sign CB Robert Rochell to the practice squad". Packers.com. October 9, 2024.
    26. ^ "Packers elevate CB Robert Rochell for gameday". Packers.com. October 27, 2024.
    27. ^ "Packers sign CB Robert Rochell to active roster". Packers.com. November 16, 2024.
    28. ^ "Chiefs sign CB Robert Rochell". chiefs.com. March 28, 2025.
    29. ^ Alper, Josh. "Chiefs release CB Robert Rochell". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
    30. ^ Yarrish, Tommy. "Cowboys making roster moves before training camp". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
    31. ^ Walker, Patrik. "2025 Roster Tracker: Deuce among list of Cowboys cuts". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
    32. ^ Walker, Patrik. "2025 Cowboys Roster: Holden, Grier fill out practice squad". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
    33. ^ "Panthers add defensive depth with several roster moves". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
    • Career statistics from ESPN · Yahoo Sports
    • Carolina Panthers bio
    • Central Arkansas Bears bio
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