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Sean Locklear

Locklear with the Seattle Seahawks in 2010
No. 75, 74
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1981-05-29) May 29, 1981 (age 44) Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lumberton (NC)
College:	North Carolina State
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2004–2010) Washington Redskins (2011) New York Giants (2012) Atlanta Falcons (2013)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-ACC (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 117 Games started: 92 Fumble recoveries: 5
Player stats at PFR

Sean Hillary Locklear (born May 29, 1981) is a former American professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle, which is a position on the offensive line. Sean was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at North Carolina State University. Locklear also played for the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons.

Sean Locklear's Football Journey

Sean Locklear had an exciting career playing professional football. He was known for his strength and skill as an offensive tackle. This position is very important in football. Offensive tackles help protect the quarterback and block for running backs.

Playing for the Seattle Seahawks

Sean Locklear was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. He was the 21st pick in the third round of the draft. He had played college football at North Carolina State University before joining the Seahawks.

In the 2005 season, Sean moved to the tackle position. This happened when the team's starting tackle, Floyd Womack, got injured. Sean stepped up and played a key role for the team.

In 2008, the Seahawks signed Sean to a new contract. This deal was for five years and showed how much the team valued him. He stayed with the Seahawks until 2010.

Time with Other Teams

After his time with the Seahawks, Sean Locklear played for a few other NFL teams.

Washington Redskins

On August 5, 2011, Sean signed with the Washington Redskins. He played for them during the 2011 season.

New York Giants

Sean then joined the New York Giants on April 11, 2012. He was part of their team for the 2012 season.

Atlanta Falcons

His last professional team was the Atlanta Falcons. Sean signed a one-year deal with them on November 13, 2013. He finished his NFL career with the Falcons.