High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Lockhart's professional career began when he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted college free agent on April 26, 2001; he was released by Jacksonville following training camp on August 30, 2001. He was signed by the New England Patriots six months later, on February 11, 2002 and allocated to the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. As their defensive end he totaled 18 tackles, forced three fumbles and broke up two passes. He was released by New England after training camp on August 30, 2002 but played a second season in NFL Europe with the Scottish Claymores after being a protected player and being drafted as a free agent. During the 2003 NFL Europe season Lockhart had 25 tackles, 6 sacks, a forced fumble and 10 passes defensed. He was signed by the New York Giants on June 18, 2003 after the 2003 NFL Europe season ended. After being released by the Giants on September 1, 2003 he made his third appearance in the NFL Europe League, this time appearing with the Frankfurt Galaxy, whom he helped to an appearance in the 2004 World Bowl.