Rocco Becht

Redshirt Senior (Transferred from Iowa State)

Player Information

Position

Number

Year

Redshirt Senior (Transferred from Iowa State)

Height

6'1"

Weight

205 lbs

Hometown

Wesley Chapel, Florida

High School

Wiregrass Ranch High School

Season Performance Comparison

2024 Season

passing Yards6632

touchdowns53

completion Percentage62.1

interceptions21

rushing Yards400

rushing Touchdowns11

carries150

2025 Season

games Played12

passing Yards2584

passing Touchdowns16

completion Percentage60.5

interceptions9

rushing Yards116

rushing Touchdowns8

2025 Performance Analysis

Transferred to Penn State on Jan 8, 2026. Started 12 games for Iowa State in 2025, accounting for 24 total touchdowns.

Biography

Rocco Becht reunited with head coach Matt Campbell at Penn State in January 2026. The 2023 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year brings 35 career starts and over 8,000 passing yards to Happy Valley. In 2025, he threw for 2,584 yards and 16 touchdowns despite battling a shoulder injury. He is the son of former NFL tight end Anthony Becht.

Related News & Articles

Player ProfileJanuary 13, 2026

Rocco Becht: The Campbell Connection | Complete Profile

Rocco Becht followed his coach to Penn State to lead the offense in 2026. A deep dive into his stats, his shoulder surgery, and why he fits Taylor Mouser's scheme.

Transfer PortalJanuary 8, 2026

Official: Rocco Becht & 24 Transfers Join Penn State

The Matt Campbell era has its quarterback. Rocco Becht headlines a massive group of 24 transfers, including James Peoples and a host of former Cyclones, transforming the Nittany Lions' roster overnight.

Coaching StaffJanuary 3, 2026

Penn State Hires D'Anton Lynn (DC) & Tyson Veidt (LB)

Matt Campbell has his Defensive Coordinator. USC's D'Anton Lynn returns to his alma mater, while Tyson Veidt joins to coach linebackers.