Sean Locklear

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Seattle Seahawks
currentnumber=75
currentpositionplain=Offensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|5|29
birthplace=Lumberton, North Carolina
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=301
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Seattle Seahawks
college=North Carolina State
draftyear=2004
draftround=3
draftpick=84
pastteams=
* Seattle Seahawks (2004-present)
status=Active
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Games played
statvalue1=59
statlabel2=Games started
statvalue2=42
nfl=LOC651714

Sean Hilary Locklear (born May 29, 1981 in Lumberton, North Carolina) is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State.

Early years

Locklear attended Lumberton Senior High School. His jersey was retired by the school in 2006 following the Super Bowl.

College career

He had a strong season, handling vaunted players such as Michael Strahan, Jevon Kearse and Julius Peppers very well. Sean is the younger brother of Ian Locklear and the son of Effie Locklear.

Professional career

He was selected with the 21st pick of the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State University. In the 2005–2006 season, he was moved to tackle when starter Floyd Womack was injured in the preseason. The Seahawks resigned Locklear keeping him away from the free agent market. Both sides agreed to a new 5 year extension worth a max value of $32 million and $12 million in bonuses.

Personal

Locklear is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, he comes from the Lumbee community of Saddletree.