Rocco Becht, QB, Penn State: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
Name Rocco Becht
Position: Quarterback (QB)
Jersey Number #3
Class Senior
School Penn State
Height / Weight 6’1″ / 209 lbs (6010)
Hometown / HS: Wesley Chapel, Florida / Wiregrass Ranch HS
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Passing & Rushing Production
Games Played 42
Completions / Attempts 714 / 1,177
Completion Percentage 60.7%
Passing Yards 9,274
Yards Per Attempt 7.9
Passing Touchdowns / Interceptions 64 / 27
Rushing Attempts / Yards 247 / 499
Rushing Average 2.0
Rush Touchdowns 19
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his frame, functional athletic mobility, and pocket movement profile.
Height 6010
Weight 209 lbs
40-Yard Dash 4.78s
10-Yard Split 1.65s
Vertical Jump 31.5″
Broad Jump 9’6″
3-Cone 7.12s
20-yd Shuttle 4.28s
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Rocco Becht attended Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel, Florida, where he set school records in passing production. The son of former NFL first-round tight end Anthony Becht, Rocco committed to Iowa State and earned Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2023. After leading the Cyclones to a 10-win campaign, Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP honors, and the 2024 Big 12 Championship game, Becht transferred to Penn State ahead of his senior season.
Key Strengths
- In-Game Toughness & Clutch Performance: Demonstrated elite competitive grit and poise late in games, orchestrating seven career game-winning drives and proving resilient under heavy pressure.
- Football IQ & NFL Pedigree: Shows quick decision-making and comfort in complex pre-snap reads, drawing directly from his exposure to pro-level preparation.
- Red Zone Utility: Highly effective near the goal line, contributing 19 rushing touchdowns over his college career.
Developmental Focus
Scouts will look for Becht to improve deep-ball consistency and adjust smoothly to Penn State’s offensive terminology. Improving his downfield passer rating and maintaining ball security on off-script plays will be crucial as he moves up in the draft.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
10/2/26 (at Northwestern) 26/41, 243 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 7 att 10 yards
Becht was inaccurate for most of the evening. He could not give his WRs a chance to maximize yards after the catch. Becht doesn’t throw a very catchable ball.
All-Star Game Notes
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- Senior Bowl 300
- East-West Shriners Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
Measurables to be added.