Scott Nelson Lockwood (born March 23, 1968) is a former professional American football running back who played two seasons with the

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of the National Football League (NFL) and three seasons in the

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(IFL) in Europe. Lockwood was selected by the Patriots in the eighth round of the

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. He played

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at the University of Southern California and attended Fairview High School in

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. Lockwood was also a member of the

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. He played in 6 games for the Patriots from 1992 to 1993, rushing 35 times for 162 yards. He also returned 11 kicks for 233 yards. He rushed for a career-high 123 yards on December 27, 1992, against the Miami Dolphins. Lockwood played running back for the

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in the

in 1994–1996 seasons and was one of top players in the league. He then had a stint coaching in Italy with Sam Pagano who served as the Lions head coach for several seasons.

College

Lockwood was a key player for the USC Trojans in 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991. He rushed for 1313 yards and 13 touchdowns and had 50 receptions for 387 yards and a touchdown. He was also a main returner of punts and kickoffs and was selected in the 1992 NFL Draft by the

despite an injury plagued senior season.

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External links

Just Sports StatsWhere are they now? - Scott Lockwood
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lockwood, Scott Living people 1968 births Players of American football from Los Angeles American football running backs USC Trojans football players New England Patriots players Detroit Lions players American expatriate sportspeople in Italy American expatriate players of American football Italian Football League players