#44 Albert Rocker

A fifth-year senior who has played linebacker and on the defensive line… has been a fixture on special teams as well… moved from linebacker to an undersized defensive tackle in the spring of 2009… brought exceptional speed to the defensive line, where he was a solid reserve in `09… has played in 38 career games… a highly-touted prospect out of high school…. made the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2009-10.

2010 (Junior):
Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve outside linebacker and a frequent member of special teams.

2009 (Sophomore)
Saw back-up duty on the defensive line as well as on special teams… played in all 14 games… recorded six tackles… recorded a career-high three tackles in the season opener against Jacksonville State (Sept. 5)… had solo tackles at Miami (Sept. 17) and vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 17).

2008 (Freshman)
Served as a back-up at linebacker and a member of special teams… recorded three solo tackles on the season… had a tackle-for-loss in the Duke game(Oct. 4)… recorded solo tackles vs. Mississippi State (Sept. 20)and Jacksonville State (Aug. 28).
2007
Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School
PrepStar all-region selection… All-Metro and all-region selection as well as a second-team all-state honoree… collected 14 sacks as a senior… also had 80 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, 15 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three pass break-ups… team captain for coach Roger Haynes at Sparkman High.

No. 8 overall prospect in Alabama (SuperPrep)

No. 11 overall prospect in Alabama (Scout.com)

Personal
Full name is Albert Rocker, III. … parents are Albert and Sheri Rocker… born November 28, 1988… majoring in management.

CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 vs. Jacksonville State, Sept. 5, 2009
TFL: 1.0 vs. Duke, Oct. 4, 2008