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2021 NFL draft film breakdown: Miami EDGE Quincy Roche vs. UAB

From an early age, Quincy Roche has been no stranger to challenges. Born with Tourette syndrome, a nervous system disorder, Roche had to teach himself how to deal with the condition on a daily basis.

In 2019, Roche lost his older brother, Tommy.

With challenge comes motivation.

After earning his degree from Temple in communications in 2019, Roche credits his success towards his late brother and growing up the youngest sibling out of seven:

“I am glad I am the youngest because I wouldn’t be where I am now if it weren’t for them and they taught me how to deal with a lot of things.