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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 on May 29, 1981, is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle. This position on a football team is very important. Offensive tackles help protect the quarterback and block for running backs. Sean was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 NFL Draft. He also played for the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons during his career.

Sean Locklear's Football Journey

Starting with the Seattle Seahawks

Sean Locklear was picked by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He had played college football at North Carolina State University.

Before the 2005 football season began, Sean moved to the offensive tackle position. This happened because the team's starting tackle, Floyd Womack, got injured. Sean stepped up to fill that important role.

In 2008, the Seahawks signed Sean to a new, big contract. This kept him with the team for five more years.

Playing for the Washington Redskins

After playing for the Seahawks, Sean Locklear joined the Washington Redskins. He signed with them on August 5, 2011.

Time with the New York Giants

On April 11, 2012, Sean signed a contract to play for the New York Giants.

Joining the Atlanta Falcons

Sean Locklear's last team was the Atlanta Falcons. He signed a one-year deal with them on November 13, 2013.