#19
Locke Kennedy
Returning to Middle Tennessee for 2026
R-Jr. · Franklin, TN → BGA
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Locke Kennedy
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (19 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #110 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14744
Peaked at #14744 this season.
Background
2025 (Freshman) • Played in 10 games • Was in on just seven defensive plays but had 128 snaps on special teams • First collegiate action came at Wisconsin on special teams High School • Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals • Lettered in football, track and wrestling at Battle Ground...