Professional Football
Stocco declared for the 2007 NFL Draft following the 2006 season but was not selected. He was invited for a three-day tryout with the Green Bay Packers but did not get a contract; he was subsequently invited to try out with the New York Giants but did not make the roster.
In September 2007, Stocco was invited to try out for a spot on the roster of the Michigan team that will participate in the newly formed All American Football League.
In December 2007, Stocco signed with an Italian team. The team, Rhinos Milano, will play in the Italian Football League, the highest league in Italy.
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