Rocco Spindler
Rocco Seth Kodiak Spindler is an American college football guard for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Notre Dame [Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish].
Spindler attended Clarkston [High School (Michigan)|Clarkston High School] in Clarkston, Michigan. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, 2nd overall recruit in the state of Michigan, and the 44th overall player in the class of 2021 by 247Sports, receiving offers from schools such as Michigan, Ohio State, LSU, Notre Dame, and Penn State. Ultimately, Spindler committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
College career
Notre Dame
In four years with the Fighting Irish from 2021 to 2024, Spindler made 23 career starts at offensive guard, including in the 2025 [College Football Playoff National Championship]. After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Nebraska
Spindler transferred to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and started in 12 regular season games at right guard in 2025. After the conclusion of the season, he declared for the 2026 NFL draft.
Personal life
He is the son of former NFL defensive lineman Marc Spindler.