Tyler Lockett's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tyler Lockett.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Father's school record

In 1996, Tyler Lockett's father set a school record with a total of 3,032 receiving yards.

2006: Uncle Aaron's Grey Cup Win

In 2006, Tyler Lockett's uncle, Aaron Lockett, won a Grey Cup with the BC Lions.

November 3, 2007: Jordy Nelson's Record

On November 3, 2007, Jordy Nelson recorded 214 receiving yards against Iowa State, a Kansas State single-game record that would later be surpassed by Tyler Lockett.

2010: OSSAA 5A Championship Win

In 2010, Tyler Lockett helped lead Booker T. Washington High School to win the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) 5A championship in football during his senior year.

2011: All-American Selection

In 2011, Tyler Lockett was named an All-American as a kickoff returner for the Kansas State Wildcats, despite an injury that caused him to miss part of the season.

2011: OSSA 5A Championship

In 2011, Tyler Lockett's basketball team at Booker T. Washington defeated El Reno High School to win the OSSA 5A Championship, and he was voted to the all-tournament second team.

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.

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 football team.

December 28, 2013: Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Performance

On December 28, 2013, in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, Tyler Lockett had 10 receptions for 116 yards and 3 touchdowns against Michigan. He set a record for most receptions by any receiver in a Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and the most receptions in a Bowl game by a Kansas State receiver.

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: All Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year

In 2014, Tyler Lockett was selected as a repeat All Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year and as a first team wide receiver by the Big 12 coaches. He also received numerous All-American honors from ESPN, CBS Sports, Scout.com, American Football Coaches Association, and Sports Illustrated, securing his place on the 2014 College Football All-America Team. He was recognized as the 2014 Big 12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year and received the Jet Award.

2014: College Football All-America Team Consensus All-American Selection

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

September 2015: NFC Special Teams Player of the Month

In September 2015, Tyler Lockett's performance for the first three weeks of the season earned him recognition as National Football Conference (NFC) Special Teams Player of the Month.

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 as one of only three rookies selected.

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.

2016: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2016, Tyler Lockett was selected by Team Rice in a fantasy-style draft for the Pro Bowl, where he made one catch for 10 yards and returned one punt for 24 yards.