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 American football wide receiver who most recently played for the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons before being released in 2025 and subsequently signing with the Tennessee Titans. He previously played college football at Kansas State. Lockett is known for his skills as a wide receiver in the NFL.
2014: College Career Stats
In 2014, Tyler Lockett finished his college career with 249 receptions for 3,710 yards and 29 touchdowns as a receiver; 77 kickoff returns for 2,196 yards and 4 touchdowns; 32 punt returns for 488 yards and 2 touchdowns; and 22 rushes for 192 yards, totaling 6,586 career All-purpose yards. Lockett's senior season totals led the Big 12 Conference in receiving yards and the nation in punt return average.
September 2015: NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
In September 2015, Tyler Lockett was named National Football Conference (NFC) Special Teams Player of the Month. Lockett returned a 103-yard kickoff for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Seattle's preseason opener. He also returned a 57-yard punt for a touchdown on his first career return, against the St. Louis Rams. Additionally, Lockett returned a 105-yard kick return in week 3 against the Chicago Bears, setting a new franchise record. Lockett 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 posted his first career touchdown reception on Thursday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers.
December 22, 2015: Selected to 2016 Pro Bowl
On December 22, 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected to be part of the 2016 Pro Bowl. Lockett was one of only three rookies to be selected to the Pro Bowl, along with Rams running back Todd Gurley and Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters.
2015: Senior Bowl Selection
In 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl.
August 29, 2018: Contract Extension with Seahawks
On August 29, 2018, Tyler Lockett signed a three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Seahawks through the 2021 season.
2019: 2019 Season Performance
In 2019, Tyler Lockett finished the season with 82 receptions for 1,057 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.
2019: Published "Reflection"
In 2019, Tyler Lockett published "Reflection", a book of his poems.
January 17, 2020: Pro Bowl Selection
On January 17, 2020, Tyler Lockett was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate.
April 2, 2021: Contract Extension with Seahawks
On April 2, 2021, Tyler Lockett signed a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension with $37 million guaranteed with the Seahawks.
2021: Contract Extension End Date
In 2018, Tyler Lockett signed a three-year contract extension with the seahawks through the 2021 season
2022: Real Estate License
In 2022, Tyler Lockett earned his real estate license in both Washington and Texas.
2023: 2023 Season Performance
In 2023, Tyler Lockett finished the season with 79 receptions for 894 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games and starts.
March 10, 2024: Contract Restructure with Seahawks
On March 10, 2024, Tyler Lockett restructured his contract with the Seahawks to a base value of $30 million with $13 million in guaranteed money.
March 5, 2025: Released by Seahawks
On March 5, 2025, Tyler Lockett was released by the Seahawks after ten seasons in Seattle.
April 23, 2025: Signed with Tennessee Titans
On April 23, 2025, Tyler Lockett signed with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $4 million contract.
October 20, 2025: Released by Tennessee Titans
On October 20, 2025, Tyler Lockett requested and was granted a release from the Tennessee Titans.
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