Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Lockett

Discover the career path of Tyler Lockett, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Lockett is a professional football wide receiver who currently plays for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. He previously played college football at Kansas State. Before joining the Titans, Lockett spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks before his release in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Kevin Lockett in NFL

In 1996, Tyler Lockett's father, Kevin Lockett, played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and other teams.

November 3, 2007: Jordy Nelson's 214 yards

On November 3, 2007, Jordy Nelson recorded 214 yards against Iowa State.

2010: OSSAA 5A Championship Win

In 2010, during his senior year, Tyler Lockett helped Booker T. Washington High School win the OSSAA 5A championship in football with a 13–1 record.

2011: Attendance at Kansas State University

From 2011, Tyler Lockett attended Kansas State University on an athletic scholarship, playing football for the Kansas State Wildcats team.

2011: Recruitment Ranking

In 2011, Tyler Lockett was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, ranked as the number 16 player in Oklahoma, and the No. 170 nationally by ESPN.com. He chose Kansas State over Kansas.

2011: All-American Selection

In 2011, Tyler Lockett was named an All-American as a kickoff returner during his freshman college season for the Kansas State Wildcats, despite being injured after nine games.

2011: Basketball Championship and Track Achievements

In 2011, Tyler Lockett's basketball team won the OSSA 5A Championship, and he was named to the all-tournament second team. He also achieved top finishes in track, including a regional title in the 100-meter dash.

2011: Freshman Season at Kansas State

In 2011, Tyler Lockett's freshman year at Kansas State, he initially hoped to redshirt but ended up playing. He had a modest start but improved significantly, earning Big 12 Conference honors and becoming Special Teams Player of the Week twice before a kidney injury sidelined him.

2012: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference Performer

In 2012, Tyler Lockett was an honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference performer for the Kansas State Wildcats.

2012: Kickoff Return Touchdown against North Texas

On September 15, 2012, Lockett posted his third career kickoff return touchdown against North Texas, by returning a first quarter kickoff 96 yards.

December 28, 2013: Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl performance

On December 28, 2013, Tyler Lockett had 10 receptions for 116 yards and 3 touchdowns against Michigan in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.

2013: First Team All-Big 12 Performer

In 2013, Tyler Lockett was a first team All-Big 12 performer for the Kansas State Wildcats at both wide receiver and all-purpose receiver. He also established school records for single-game receiving yards, single game all-purpose yards and career kickoff return yards that season.

2014: Consensus All-American Selection

In 2014, Tyler Lockett was selected as a College Football All-America Team consensus All-American as a punt returner.

2014: Kansas State University football team

Until 2014, Tyler Lockett attended Kansas State University on an athletic scholarship, playing football for the Kansas State Wildcats team.

September 2015: NFC Special Teams Player of the Month

In September 2015, Tyler Lockett was named the National Football Conference (NFC) Special Teams Player of the Month after his performance for the first three weeks of the season. He was the first Seahawks rookie to win the award since Joey Galloway.

October 22, 2015: First Career Touchdown Reception

On October 22, 2015, Tyler Lockett recorded his first career touchdown reception on Thursday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers.

2015: NFL Draft and Rookie Success

In 2015, Tyler Lockett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September and earned All-Pro honors, as well as being selected to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team at three positions.

2015: Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks

In 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (69th overall) of the NFL draft. The Seahawks traded multiple picks to the Washington Redskins to move up and select him.