Tyler Lockett's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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: Father's School Record

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

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: 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.

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.

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.