Starting last season at the middle linebacker position, redshirt senior Michael Lockley is one of the most experienced Owls on the Florida Atlantic defense entering the 2010 season. Playing in 36 career games, Lockley has recorded 107 tackles throughout his four years on campus while also managing 7.5 tackles for a loss. Lockley’s best game last season came when he recorded 13 tackles against Louisiana Monroe.

Lockley finished 8th last season in the Sun Belt in total tackles with 94, but would like to improve an Owls defense that finished 7th in the conference in total defense. Set to start again at the middle linebacker spot, Lockley hopes his leadership and athletic ability can revamp the defense…

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