KSU's Jacquise Lockett signs contract to join Redskins

FRANKFORT, Kentucky -- Former Kentucky State University Football standout Jacquise Lockett signed a contract as a free agent with the Washington Redskins in the National Football League on Saturday afternoon.

Lockett, a Fulton, KY native, signed a deal with the Washington Redskins about 10 minutes before Louisville's Gerald Christian was drafted as the last pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.

A two time 1st Team All SIAC running back, Lockett has rushed for 2,886 yards and 32 touchdowns in his career. He is the only running back in the SIAC to rush for over 1,000 each of the last two seasons and was the only running back in 2013. Over the past two seasons Lockett has averaged 112 yards per game and 5.9 yards per carry for his career.

For his career Lockett has scored 198 points including 32 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving touchdown. He also was the leading scorer for the Thorobreds the past two seasons.

Last season, Lockett went over the 100-yard mark five times including a 243 yard two touchdown performance against Central State University in the Circle City Classic.

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