A consummate team player, Derek Lokey brought a physical presence to the defensive line, teaming with Frank Okam to give the Longhorns the most dominant 1-2 punch at the defensive tackle position in the Big 12 Conference. A student of the game and in the classroom, he also earned Academic All-American, All-Big 12 Conference, All-District VI and Texas' Athletic Director's Honor Roll recognition the last three years.

Whether playing over the center at nose guard or angling over an offensive guard as a defensive tackle, Lokey proved capable of collapsing the pocket, generating 14 quarterback pressures in his final year and had a total of 30 in 21 career starts. In addition to excelling on defense, he was often utilized as the team's fullback in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Further adding to his versatility, he saw action as a deep snapper on field goals and extra-point attempts.

Lokey lettered four times in football at Ryan High School, where he earned Class 4A Texas Player of the Year honors from Dave Campbell's Texas Football. He led the team to a 29-3 record in his final two seasons, picking up first-team All-Dallas-Fort Worth Area honors as a senior.

He was named Defensive MVP and first-team All-District 6-4A after leading his team to a 14-2 record and the Class 4A Division II state title game, as he recorded 107 tackles, 52 stops for losses and 17 sacks as a senior, while also making two receptions for two touchdowns as a tight end. He notched 12 tackles, five stops behind the line of scrimmage and a sack in the state championship game.

As a junior, Lokey was selected District 6-4A Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors. He led the squad to a 15-1 record and the Class 4A Division II Championship and also was named first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association, as he posted 148 tackles, 49 stops for losses, seven sacks, six caused fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

Lokey threw the discus and shot put for the track team all four years, finishing third at the state Class 4A meet in the discus as a junior and fourth as a sophomore. He also played basketball as a freshman and sophomore.

Lokey played mostly on special teams, seeing limited action at defensive tackle in 11 games as a true freshman at Texas in 2004. He finished his first season with 10 tackles (four solo), an assisted sack, three stops for losses and five quarterback pressures. He saw more playing time on the team's 10th-ranked squad (302.9 yards per game in total defense) in 2005, making 17 tackles (nine solo) with a pair of stops behind the line of scrimmage and a pair of pressures in 11 games as a reserve in 2005.

Lokey took over nose guard duties for the Longhorns in 2006, starting eight games before missing the rest of the season with a right leg fracture. He posted 24 tackles (12 solo), assisted on a sack and delivered four stops for losses. He also recovered a fumble and came up with nine pressures.

As a senior, Lokey started all 13 games, again lining up at nose guard. He was in on 50 tackles (25 solo) and 14 pressures while also making nine stops behind the line of scrimmage, including one sack. The All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection was also chosen the team's Outstanding Defensive Lineman.

In 43 games at Texas, Lokey started 21 contests. He finished with 101 tackles (50 solos), three sacks for minus-23 yards and 18 stops for losses of 52 yards. He totaled 30 quarterback pressures and recovered a fumble. He also deflected three passes and caught one pass for a 2-yard touchdown while lining up at fullback in the 2007 Holiday Bowl.

Positives: Has a thick upper body with big hips, large thighs and calves and a frame that can carry at least another 20 pounds with no loss in quickness … Has the raw power and strong hand swipes to simply destroy interior blockers in one-on-one situations and shows a very strong anchor and good leg drive to split double teams … Has excellent lower-body strength to drive through and push the lead blocker backward … Shows loose hips and good twisting motion, along with a nifty spin move to escape from a lethargic blocker and push the pocket … Plays with good leverage and uses good arm-over to hold his ground firmly vs. movement from larger blockers … Has enough change-of-direction agility to create a crease and also moves well laterally working in space … Plays with above-average balance and base, as blockers struggle to get him off his feet … One of the strongest players in college football (510-pound bench press) … Has a great passion for the game, bringing added value with his time spent as a fullback blocking in short-yardage situations and can also fill in as a deep snapper for field goals and PATs … Might not explode into the backfield, but he drives hard out of his stance and into the blocker, engaging with forceful hand swipes … Very effective at disrupting the pocket when he takes a slant off the line … Has the strong lower body to anchor and prevent blockers from washing him out … Plays with good base and balance, as it is rare to see him knocked down … Does a good job of driving through his tackles and will generally finish when he gets his mitts on a ball carrier.

Negatives: Undersized nose guard, but plays with a high motor … Has just adequate initial quickness off the snap and is not a legitimate pass rusher, but is a patient defender who is best served waiting for the action to come to him in the trenches … Bites on play-action and pump fakes … Takes false steps at the line of scrimmage trying to locate the ball, but size limitations prevent him from scanning the field when caught in trash … Has very good academic ability, but must be quicker with his read-and-diagnosis skills … Has a strong hand punch, but needs to keep his hands inside his frame (when they get wide, he is slow to disengage) … Not really that creative coming off blocks and is more of a collision-type tackler … Gets too occupied trying to overpower the offensive linemen and needs to bounce off blocks and flow to the ball with more consistency.

Compares To: KELLY GREGG-Baltimore … Undersized for the classic defensive tackle position, both players use their raw power, strong base and good balance to be disruptive forces taking on interior blockers. Lokey will get caught out of position and bite on fakes, but he's relentless closing on the ball and has no problems splitting double teams. He simply destroys guards and centers in one-on-one confrontations and brings added value as a short-yardage fullback and as an emergency deep snapper. He won't be a star at the next level, but with his fire in his belly, he will be an asset to any team.

2005: Sat out the Louisiana-Lafayette (9/03) and Ohio State (9/10) games after he suffered a right foot sprain during fall camp.

2006: Suffered a right leg/fibula fracture vs. Nebraska (10/21). Underwent surgery, sitting out the team's final five games vs. Texas Tech (10/28), Oklahoma State (11/04), Kansas State (11/11), Texas A&M (11/24) and Iowa (12/30).

Campus: 4.94 in the 40-yard dash … 510-pound bench press … 625-pound squat … 390-pound power clean … 30-inch vertical jump … 8'8" broad jump … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9 7/8-inch hands.

Attended Ryan (Denton, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Joey Florence … Lettered four times in football … Earned Class 4A Texas Player of the Year honors from Dave Campbell's Texas Football … Led the team to a 29-3 record in his final two seasons, picking up first-team All-Dallas-Fort Worth Area honors as a senior … Named Defensive MVP and first-team All-District 6-4A after leading his team to a 14-2 record and the Class 4A Division II state title game, as he recorded 107 tackles, 52 stops for losses and 17 sacks as a senior, while also making two receptions for two touchdowns as a tight end … Notched 12 tackles, five stops behind the line of scrimmage and a sack in the state championship game that year … Earned District 6-4A Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors, as he led the squad to a 15-1 record and the Class 4A Division II Championship as a junior … Named first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association, as he posted 148 tackles, 49 stops for losses, seven sacks, six caused fumbles and four fumble recoveries that year … Threw the discus and shot put for the track team all four years, finishing third at the state Class 4A meet in the discus as a junior and fourth as a sophomore … Also played basketball his freshman and sophomore campaigns … Honor Roll student who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA … Tabbed a first-team Academic All-State selection in 2003 … Member of the National Honor Society and finished in the top 10 percent of his class … Helped set up and organize canned food drives and blood drives during his junior and senior years … Active member of his local church youth group.

Graduated with a degree in Sports Management in December 2007 (three-and-a-half years) and is a three-time Academic All-Big 12 Conference choice and member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll … Active in the Longhorns' community service program … Is part of a group of Texas players that regularly visits patients at the Austin Children's Hospital … Volunteered as a phone operator at the Children's Miracle Network telethon … Father, Eric, was an All-America linebacker at Stephen F. Austin (1984-88) and his uncle, Kelly, was an offensive lineman at Stephen F. Austin (1992-96) … Born 11/25/85 in Nacogdoches, Texas … Resides in Denton, Texas.