History of Tyler Lockett in Timeline
September 28, 1992: Tyler Lockett's Birth
On September 28, 1992, Tyler Deron Lockett was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.
1993: Kevin Lockett playing for Kansas State
From 1993, Tyler Lockett's father, Kevin Lockett, played football at Kansas State. He was the school's all-time leading receiver before being passed by his son.
1995: Comparison to Tamarick Vanover
Tyler Lockett's performance in December/January was compared to Tamarick Vanover, who in 1995 was the only other rookie to win the award twice.
1996: Father's School Record
In 1996, Tyler Lockett's father set a school record with a total of 3,032 receiving yards.
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.
1998: Aaron Lockett playing for Kansas State
From 1998, Tyler Lockett's uncle, Aaron Lockett, played football at Kansas State.
2001: Aaron Lockett playing for Kansas State
Until 2001, Tyler Lockett's uncle, Aaron Lockett, played football at Kansas State.
2006: Grey Cup win for Aaron Lockett
In 2006, Tyler Lockett's uncle, Aaron Lockett, won a Grey Cup with the BC Lions.
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: 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: College Career Statistics
Lockett concluded his college career in 2014 with significant statistics: 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. During his senior season, Lockett led the Big 12 Conference in receiving yards and the nation in punt return average.
2014: All Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year
On December 10, 2014, Lockett was selected as a repeat All Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year and a first team wide receiver by the Big 12 coaches. He received multiple All-American honors from ESPN, CBS Sports, Scout.com, American Football Coaches Association, and Sports Illustrated. He was also named the 2014 Big 12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was recognized with the Jet Award.
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.
December 22, 2015: Selected to the 2016 Pro Bowl
On December 22, 2015, Tyler Lockett was selected to be part of the 2016 Pro Bowl. He was one of only three rookies to be selected.
2015: Senior Bowl Selection and Senior All-American
In 2015, Lockett was selected to play in the Senior Bowl and was recognized as one of five First team Senior All-Americans from the 2014 Senior CLASS Award candidates.
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: Alamo Bowl Records and Sportsmanship MVP
In the 2015 Alamo Bowl, Lockett had 13 receptions for 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns against UCLA. During the game, he established Alamo Bowl records for receptions (13) and all-purpose yards (249). He was also recognized as the game's Sportsmanship MVP.
December 27, 2016: Placed on Injured Reserve
On December 27, 2016, Tyler Lockett was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery for a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained during a game against the Cardinals.
2016: Selected by Team Rice
For the 2016 Pro Bowl, Lockett was selected by Team Rice in a fantasy-style draft. At the Pro Bowl, he made one catch for 10 yards and returned one punt for 24 yards.
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 Seahawks, extending through the 2021 season.
2019: 2019 Season Performance
During the 2019 season, Tyler Lockett finished with 82 receptions for 1,057 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.
2019: 1,000+ Receiving Yards
In 2019, Tyler Lockett became a starting wide receiver and amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.
2019: Published "Reflection"
In 2019, Tyler Lockett published a book of poems titled "Reflection".
2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking
Tyler Lockett was ranked 98th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
January 17, 2020: Named to the Pro Bowl
On January 17, 2020, Tyler Lockett was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate.
2020: 1,000+ Receiving Yards
In 2020, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.
April 2, 2021: Contract Extension with the Seahawks
On April 2, 2021, Tyler Lockett signed a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension with $37 million guaranteed with the Seahawks.
2021: 1,000+ Receiving Yards
In 2021, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.
2021: NFL Top 100 Ranking
Tyler Lockett was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.
2021: End of Contract Extension
Tyler Lockett's three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Seahawks, signed on August 29, 2018, extended through the 2021 season.
December 16, 2022: Surgery for Broken Hand
On December 16, 2022, it was announced that Tyler Lockett would undergo surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.
2022: 1,000+ Receiving Yards
In 2022, Tyler Lockett amassed over 1,000 receiving yards for the Seattle Seahawks.
2022: Earned Real Estate License
In 2022, Tyler Lockett obtained his real estate license in both Washington and Texas.
2022: Sterling Lockett Commitment to Kansas State
In 2022, Tyler Lockett's younger brother, Sterling, committed to Kansas State for their recruitment class.
2023: Touchdown in Overtime Victory
In 2023, Tyler Lockett recorded two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, during a 37–31 overtime victory over the Detroit Lions.
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 in guaranteed money.
March 5, 2025: Released by the Seahawks
On March 5, 2025, Tyler Lockett was released by the Seattle Seahawks after ten seasons with the team.
April 23, 2025: Signed with the Tennessee Titans
On April 23, 2025, Tyler Lockett signed with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $4 million contract.
2025: Release from Seattle Seahawks
In 2025, Tyler Lockett was released from the Seattle Seahawks after playing 10 seasons with the team.
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