Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Lockett

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 20, 2025

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

Tyler Lockett is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft after a successful college football career at Kansas State University. Lockett is known for his receiving abilities.

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2011: Freshman Year at Kansas State

In 2011, during his freshman year, Tyler Lockett played as a true freshman for Kansas State University. He earned Big 12 Conference honors and became a two-time Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week. An injury caused him to miss the final games of the season.

2012: Continued Success at Kansas State

In 2012, Tyler Lockett continued his college career at Kansas State. He earned Big 12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors on September 17 after a 96-yard kickoff return, and again after his fourth career kickoff return touchdown on November 3. He was also named an All-Big 12 honorable mention selection both at wide receiver and special teams.

2013: First Team All-Big 12 Performer

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

2014: College Career Stats

In 2014, Tyler Lockett concluded his college career amassing 249 receptions for 3,710 yards and 29 touchdowns as a receiver, along with notable statistics in kickoff returns, punt returns, and rushing, totaling 6,586 career all-purpose yards. His senior season led the Big 12 Conference in receiving yards and the nation in punt return average.

2014: End of College Career at Kansas State

In 2014, Tyler Lockett concluded his college football career at Kansas State University.

October 22, 2015: First Career Touchdown Reception

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

2015: NFL Draft and Seahawks Selection

In 2015, Tyler Lockett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the NFL draft.

2015: NFL Debut and Awards

In 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected by the Seattle Seahawks and named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September. He was also named 1st team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Football Writers Association (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 after the Seahawks traded multiple picks to move up in the draft.

2015: Senior Bowl Selection

In 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected to play in the Senior Bowl.

August 29, 2018: Contract Extension with the Seahawks

On August 29, 2018, Tyler Lockett signed a three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks through the 2021 season.

2019: First 1,000+ Receiving Yard Season

In 2019, Tyler Lockett became a starting wide receiver and amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Tyler Lockett finished the season with 82 receptions for 1,057 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.

2020: Second 1,000+ Receiving Yard Season

In 2020, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.

April 2, 2021: Contract Extension

On April 2, 2021, Tyler Lockett signed a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension with the Seahawks, which included $37 million in guaranteed money.

2021: Third 1,000+ Receiving Yard Season

In 2021, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.

2022: Fourth 1,000+ Receiving Yard Season

In 2022, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In 2023, Tyler Lockett concluded the season with 79 receptions for 894 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games.

March 10, 2024: Contract Restructure with the Seahawks

On March 10, 2024, Tyler Lockett restructured his contract with the Seahawks to a base value of $30 million with $13 million guaranteed. He expressed that "Seattle is home."