Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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He's a fine football player." Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Head Coach Jonathon Gess's Comments: "He's the poster boy of our high school, not just our football program. I can't say enough about the kid, what a great kid he is and how respectful he is and how all those positive character attributes apply." Tom Lemming Of Prep Football Report: "I think he'll be a good backup defensive end for a while. I think he needs to get bigger and stronger, but he does everything that's asked of him. He had some injuries this year. He's a good, solid defensive end, not in the class of Stephon Tuitt or Aaron Lynch at all — a shade behind those guys, but a good solid defensive end. He could be a real good backup or start in a couple years." Recruitment: Committed to Notre Dame on June 6 following a June 4 visit … Other finalists included Florida State and Georgia … Also visited Clemson, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Tech … Primarily recruited by tight ends coach and special teams coordinator Scott Booker … Visited Notre Dame April 2, June 4 and Sept. 21 (Michigan game), and made his official visit Jan. 18, 2013. Why He Chose Notre Dame: "I really felt comfortable. I just had a peace about Notre Dame that I didn't have with other schools. So, I decided I'll go with this just because I just feel comfortable about it." Jason Sapp's Scouting Report: Displays a strong punch off of the ball and is a scrappy player … Possesses good momentum coming off of the ball, making it difficult for a blocker to slow him down while in pursuit of the quarterback … Shows good athleticism for his size both vertically and laterally, and even plays out of a two-point stance and is able to keep outside contain. 2013 Projection: Early playing time isn't out of the question for Rochell, but there are a lot of talented players in front of him on the defensive end depth chart. That could keep him off the field in his rookie year.