Sean Locklear
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Career Summary
Sean Locklear was an NFL offensive lineman from North Carolina State who began his career with Seattle.
The NFL lists Locklear as an NC State lineman with 10 seasons of experience. Seattle records him as a tackle who played 97 games for the Seahawks.
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Early Life
Locklear is a Lumberton, North Carolina native.
NC State identified Locklear as a Lumberton native when Seattle drafted him in 2004.
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College Career
Locklear converted from the defensive line to the offensive line at NC State and became a versatile starter.
He started his final 27 games for the Wolfpack, playing both guard and tackle, and earned a Sports Management degree before the 2004 draft. Early in his college career he played defensive tackle and end.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle selected Locklear in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks took him with the 84th overall selection after his NC State offensive-line career.
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NFL Career
Locklear spent seven seasons with Seattle before playing for Washington and the Giants.
Seattle’s historical site credits him with 97 games and 78 starts. NFL career statistics list 117 games, including seasons with Seattle, Washington and New York.
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Career Accomplishments
Locklear was Seattle’s right tackle in Super Bowl XL.
He started all 19 Seahawks games in 2005, including the Super Bowl, while helping Shaun Alexander rush for a franchise-record 1,880 yards and win NFL MVP.
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Playing Style
Locklear’s college move from defense to offense highlighted his versatility along the line.
NC State described him as versatile, smart and athletic after his transition to guard and later tackle. The Giants used him as a swing tackle in 2012.
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Legacy
Locklear is remembered among Seattle’s 50 Seasons players for his role on the Super Bowl XL line.
Seattle’s historical feature highlights his 97 Seahawks games and his right-tackle role in Super Bowl XL.
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