He was a starting quarterback for the Raiders, leading them to the 2009 NCAA Division III National Championship game.
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Rocco signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.
[2] Rocco had 72 passing and 13 rushing touchdowns, with a 112.64 quarterback rating, as he guided the Gladiators to the AFL East Division Championship, and a Playoff berth in 2011.
He had his best career stats in 2012, with 107 passing and 7 rushing touchdowns, with a 115.40 quarterback rating, as he helped the VooDoo clinch an AFL Playoff berth in 2012.
Rocco played two more seasons (2013-14), finishing his AFL career with the Voodoo in 2014.