Rocco attended East Carolina University where he started at cornerback and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Communications. Upon graduating, Rocco spent a season playing overseas in the German Football League. The following year, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina, School of Law where he would go on to earn his J.D. While in law school, Rocco was a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Association and also interned with Vanguard Sports Group. He believes that authenticity is integral in cultivating lasting relationships. Rocco is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor. He is originally from Greensboro, NC, and is currently based in Boca Raton, FL.