Locke Kennedy
Sophomore cornerback on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 209 lb · Franklin, TN · BGA
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 645 nationally · Signed with Middle Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 cornerback on Middle Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Middle Tennessee in 2025.
Locke Kennedy
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Middle Tennessee3-star out of Battle Ground Academy
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Middle Tennessee -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Middle Tennessee has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Kevin Byard went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (20 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 #109 · 2026 recruiting class #119
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...
The secondary · Middle Tennessee
- Kalen Woods36 tackles · 2025
- #2Jackson Lowe36 tackles · 2025
- #7Christofer Noble22 tackles · 2025
- #15Devan Carlisle10 tackles · 2025
- #38Locke Kennedyno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Middle Tennessee team page