Terry Lockett Enters Transfer Portal
Syracuse defensive lineman Terry Lockett has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Lockett started two games in 2022 before his season ended due to injury and was in the rotation this past year. During his three seasons at Syracuse, he recorded 45 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks and three fumble recoveries.
Lockett signed with the Orange as part of the 2021 recruiting class out of Springfield Central in Massachusetts. He was rated a three star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals. The 247Sports composted ranked him as the 133rd best defensive lineman in the cycle and seventh best player in his state.
He signed with Syracuse over offers from Buffalo, UMass and Michigan. UMass is the favorite to land him as a transfer.
The reason for Lockett's transfer is unknown, but could be related to the coaching change. Syracuse let Dino Babers go during the season, and hired Fran Brown as his replacement. It is possible Lockett elected to move on as he came to play for Babers. It could also be possible he did not see a fit with the new defensive system and elected to go somewhere he thought would be better for his career. Or some combination thereof.
Syracuse is also rumored to be the leader for Texas A&M transfer defensive lineman Fadil Diggs. Diggs is considered one of the best defensive linemen in the portal.
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