Shane Rochelle
Freshman linebacker on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 216 lb · Miami Gardens, FL · Miami Northwestern
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 2743 nationally · Signed with Middle Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Middle Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Middle Tennessee in 2026.
Shane Rochelle
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Middle Tennessee3-star out of Miami Northwestern
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Middle Tennessee -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in tackling and hit power.
Middle Tennessee has produced 3 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Parker Hughes went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (20 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #109 · 2026 recruiting class #119
Background
High School • Lettered three years in football at Miami Northwestern High School • As a senior he registered 38 tackles, including 10.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks • Was part of two State Championship teams • Transferred to Miami Northwestern from St. Thomas Aquinas • Was the Linebacker MVP at the 2025 Wi...
The linebacker corps · Middle Tennessee
- #26Korey Smith38 tackles · 2025
- #46Reggie Johnson35 tackles · 2025
- #31Mathias Malaki-Donaldson7 tackles · 2025
- #16Jaiyden Thompson4 tackles · 2025
- #51Shane Rochelleno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · Middle Tennessee team page