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Lockett in 2019
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| No. 4 – Tennessee Titans | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 28, 1992 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Booker T. Washington (Tulsa) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Kansas State (2011–2014) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Tyler Deron Lockett (born September 28, 1992) is an American professional football player. He is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Titans in 2025, he played for the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons.
Tyler played college football at Kansas State University. There, he set many school records. He was recognized as an All-American in 2011 and 2014. He was amazing at returning kicks and punts. During his college career, he gained 6,586 total yards and scored 35 touchdowns. This included 3,710 yards and 29 touchdowns as a receiver.
The Seattle Seahawks picked Tyler in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft. In his first NFL season, he quickly showed his talent. He scored touchdowns by returning both punts and kickoffs. He was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month twice as a rookie. He was also the only rookie to be named a 1st team All-Pro in 2015. Tyler became a key starting wide receiver for the Seahawks. He gained over 1,000 receiving yards in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. His total receiving yards, catches, and touchdowns are second in Seahawks history. Only Steve Largent has more.
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Tyler Lockett's Family and Football Roots
Tyler Lockett was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His parents are Nicole Edwards and Kevin Lockett. Kevin also played football at Kansas State and in the NFL. He was a great receiver for Kansas State before Tyler broke his records.
Tyler's uncle, Aaron, also played for Kansas State. Aaron was a top receiver and punt returner for the Wildcats. He even won a championship called the Grey Cup in 2006. Tyler's younger brother, Sterling, also joined Kansas State's football team. The head coach at Kansas State, Bill Snyder, coached Tyler's father and uncle too!
Tyler's Early Life and Sports Talents
Tyler went to Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. He was a star in three different sports: football, basketball, and track and field. He helped his school's teams win state championships in both football and basketball.
In football, he helped the Booker T. Washington Hornets win their first state championship in 24 years when he was a sophomore. Even with a broken wrist during his junior year, he kept playing! In his senior year, his team had a great 13–1 record and won another state football championship. Tyler played many positions in high school. He was named All-State as both a defensive back and a wide receiver.
Besides football, Tyler was also excellent at basketball. His team won the 2011 state championship. He was also a top sprinter in track and field. He won a regional title in the 100-meter dash and placed third in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the state finals.
Tyler's College Football Journey
Tyler received a scholarship to play football at Kansas State University. He played for coach Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats football team from 2011 to 2014. It was special because his father and uncle also played wide receiver for the Wildcats under the same coach.
Freshman Year (2011): A Quick Start
Tyler started his freshman year in 2011. He quickly became known for his amazing kickoff returns. In one game, he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown! He was named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week twice. He even became the first player in school history to return kickoffs for touchdowns in back-to-back games.
Even though he got injured and missed some games, Tyler was named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. He was also selected as a first-team All-American by several groups.
Sophomore and Junior Seasons (2012-2013): Breaking Records
In 2012, Tyler continued to shine. He scored his third and fourth career kickoff return touchdowns. He also had a game with 9 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns, which was one of the best receiving games in school history.
His junior year in 2013 was even better. He set a new Kansas State record for most receiving yards in a single game with 237 yards against Texas. Later that season, he broke his own record with 278 receiving yards against Oklahoma! In that same game, he also set a new school record for total yards gained in a game (440 all-purpose yards). He became the all-time Kansas State leader in career kickoff return yards.
Senior Year (2014): Surpassing His Father
In his senior year, Tyler continued to break records. He passed his father's school record for career receiving yards. He also broke his father's records for career receptions and receiving touchdowns. By the end of his college career, Tyler had 249 catches for 3,710 yards and 29 touchdowns as a receiver. He also had 6,586 total yards from receiving, rushing, and returning kicks and punts. He was recognized as a consensus All-American again.
Tyler's Professional NFL Career
The Seattle Seahawks picked Tyler Lockett in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft. They traded several draft picks to move up and get him.
2015 Season: Rookie Sensation
In his very first NFL game, Tyler returned a punt 57 yards for a touchdown! A few weeks later, he returned a kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown, setting a new Seahawks record. He was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month twice. This made him only the second rookie in NFL history to win this award multiple times. He was also chosen for the Pro Bowl and was the only rookie named to the 1st team All-Pro team.
2016-2017 Seasons: Continued Impact
In 2016, Tyler continued to be a key player. He had 597 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also scored a 75-yard rushing touchdown, which was the longest run for the Seahawks that season. Unfortunately, he suffered a leg injury late in the season.
He recovered and returned in 2017. He was again named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his great kickoff returns. He finished the season leading the NFL in kickoff return yards.
2018-2022 Seasons: Becoming a Top Receiver
In 2018, Tyler signed a big contract extension with the Seahawks. He had his best receiving season yet, with 57 catches for 965 yards and 10 touchdowns. When his quarterback, Russell Wilson, threw to him, Wilson had a perfect passer rating. This was a rare achievement in NFL history!
Tyler continued to excel, reaching over 1,000 receiving yards in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2019, he had 82 catches for 1,057 yards and 8 touchdowns. He was even named to the Pro Bowl again. In 2020, he had a career-high 100 catches for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had a game with 15 catches for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns! In 2021, he signed another contract extension and had 1,175 receiving yards. In 2022, he continued his strong performance with 1,033 yards and 9 touchdowns.
2023-2024 Seasons: Final Years with Seahawks
In 2023, Tyler scored two touchdowns in a game against the Detroit Lions, including the winning score in overtime. He finished the season with 894 receiving yards. In 2024, he restructured his contract, showing his commitment to Seattle. He played his tenth season with the Seahawks before being released in March 2025.
Tennessee Titans (2025-Present)
On April 23, 2025, Tyler Lockett signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. He is now a wide receiver for the Titans.
NFL Career Statistics
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Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Kick Returns | Punt Returns | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2015 | SEA | 16 | 8 | 51 | 664 | 13.0 | 49T | 6 | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 852 | 25.8 | 105T | 1 | 40 | 379 | 9.5 | 66 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | SEA | 15 | 9 | 41 | 597 | 14.6 | 57T | 1 | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 75T | 1 | 23 | 606 | 26.3 | 46 | 0 | 29 | 243 | 8.4 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 16 | 8 | 45 | 555 | 12.3 | 74T | 2 | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 22 | 0 | 37 | 949 | 25.6 | 99T | 1 | 36 | 237 | 6.6 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 16 | 14 | 57 | 965 | 16.9 | 52T | 10 | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 493 | 25.9 | 84 | 0 | 25 | 143 | 5.7 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 82 | 1,057 | 12.9 | 44T | 8 | 4 | −5 | −1.3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 279 | 19.9 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 100 | 1,054 | 10.5 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 73 | 1,175 | 16.1 | 69T | 8 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 84 | 1,033 | 12.3 | 40T | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | SEA | 17 | 17 | 79 | 894 | 11.3 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | 17 | 14 | 49 | 600 | 12.2 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 161 | 134 | 661 | 8,594 | 13.0 | 74T | 61 | 40 | 265 | 6.6 | 75T | 1 | 127 | 3,188 | 25.1 | 105T | 2 | 145 | 1,078 | 7.4 | 66 | 1 | 8 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Kick Returns | Punt Returns | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2015 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 50 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | 2 | 2 | 13 | 198 | 15.2 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 6 | 29 | 510 | 17.6 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 216 | 27.0 | 52 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Seahawks Team Records
Tyler Lockett holds several records for the Seattle Seahawks:
- Most pass receptions in a season: 100 (in 2020)
- Highest catch percentage in a season (at least 50 attempts): 81.4% (in 2018)
- Highest catch percentage in a rookie season (at least 50 attempts): 73.9% (in 2015)
- Longest kick return: 105 yards (in 2015)
- Most kick return yards in a rookie season: 1,231 (in 2015)
- Most kickoff return yards gained in a rookie season: 852 (in 2015)
- Highest kickoff return yards average in a rookie season (at least 25 kickoff returns): 25.8 yards (in 2015)
- Most punt return yards gained in a single game: 139 (in 2015)
Tyler's Life Outside Football
Tyler Lockett is a Christian. He enjoys writing poems and even published a book of his poems called Reflection in 2019.
Besides football, Tyler is also a real estate agent. He earned his license in 2022 and works in Washington and Texas. Tyler Lockett is married.
