Bret Lockett

Bret Emanuel Lockett (born October 7, 1986 in San Dimas, California) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at UCLA. Lockett attended Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California, where he was a three-year starter in football as a safety, linebacker, and wide receiver. As a receiver in 2004, he was a first-team All-Sierra League selection. He also lettered in track and field in 2001. After graduating from high school, Lockett attended the University of California, Los Angeles beginning in 2005. He appeared in 12 games as a freshman, contributing on special teams. He saw more time in defense in 2006, recording seven tackles in 13 games played. He made his first start in his junior year in 2007, and totaled 12 tackles over 12 games. In his senior season in 2008, Lockett started 11 games, recording 61 tackles.