Football
James Lockhart
- Title:
- Defensive Quality Control Assistant
James Lockhart enters his second season as a defensive quality control assistant on the Texas Tech staff where he works directly with outside linebackers coach C.J. Ah You.
Lockhart, a former standout at Baylor under head coach Joey McGuire, arrived at Texas Tech after serving as a defensive graduate assistant for his alma mater during the 2021 season. Baylor claimed the Big 12 title during his lone season on staff, which was capped by a victory over Ole Miss in the Allstate Sugar Bowl for a 12-2 season, which marked the most wins in program history.
Prior to joining the coaching profession, Lockhart enjoyed a successful two-year career as a standout defensive end under McGuire at Baylor. Lockhart, a then transfer from Texas A&M, was part of the first signing class under former head coach Matt Rhule, helping push the Baylor program to two bowl trips, including an appearance in the Allstate Sugar Bowl his senior season.
Lockhart, a native of Ennis, Texas, appeared in 27 games during his Baylor career, starting in all 14 games of the 2019 campaign. Lockhart was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection as a senior after totaling 31 tackles that season, including 8.5 for a loss and 6.0 sacks. Baylor finished 11-3 overall and 8-1 in Big 12 play that season, falling to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship game.
Lockhart earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor in health, kinesiology and leisure studies in May 2019 and then added his master’s degree in sport pedagogy in 2021.
Lockhart and his wife, Amalia, were married in July 2023 in a ceremony presided over by McGuire.
Lockhart, a former standout at Baylor under head coach Joey McGuire, arrived at Texas Tech after serving as a defensive graduate assistant for his alma mater during the 2021 season. Baylor claimed the Big 12 title during his lone season on staff, which was capped by a victory over Ole Miss in the Allstate Sugar Bowl for a 12-2 season, which marked the most wins in program history.
Prior to joining the coaching profession, Lockhart enjoyed a successful two-year career as a standout defensive end under McGuire at Baylor. Lockhart, a then transfer from Texas A&M, was part of the first signing class under former head coach Matt Rhule, helping push the Baylor program to two bowl trips, including an appearance in the Allstate Sugar Bowl his senior season.
Lockhart, a native of Ennis, Texas, appeared in 27 games during his Baylor career, starting in all 14 games of the 2019 campaign. Lockhart was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection as a senior after totaling 31 tackles that season, including 8.5 for a loss and 6.0 sacks. Baylor finished 11-3 overall and 8-1 in Big 12 play that season, falling to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship game.
Lockhart earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor in health, kinesiology and leisure studies in May 2019 and then added his master’s degree in sport pedagogy in 2021.
Lockhart and his wife, Amalia, were married in July 2023 in a ceremony presided over by McGuire.
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