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Steelers round out undrafted free agent class by signing Baylor DE James Lockhart

Joe Rutter
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Baylor linebacker James Lockhart (9) bulls around an Iowa State defender in a 2019 game. Lockhart signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent. Baylor linebacker James Lockhart (9) bulls around an Iowa State defender in a 2019 game. Lockhart signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent.

James Lockhart, a defensive end from Baylor, became the final member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agent class to sign his contract, finalizing his deal Friday.

Lockhart is the 10th undrafted free agent to sign with the Steelers in the aftermath of the NFL Draft last weekend.

A redshirt senior, the 6-foot-2, 263-pound Lockhart began his college career at Texas A&M but transferred to Baylor after two seasons. As a senior, he had six sacks and 31 tackles.

For his career, Lockhart played in 43 games, making 16 starts.

Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.

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