Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Tyler Lockett Shows Love To Kansas State Wildcats In 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted on Kansas State Wildcats on SI
By Jayden Armant | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 8:23 PM ET

Veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett knows the feeling of athletes hearing their names called to enter the biggest sports stage in the world.

So he wanted to celebrate that with his other former Kansas State Wildcats selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. He showed love to running back DJ Giddens (Indianapolis Colts), cornerback Jacob Parrish (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), and safety Marques Sigle (San Francisco 49ers).

So happy for Jacob Parrish!!!! Represented K State Nation Well!!!! #EMAW
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) April 26, 2025

So happy for Sigle!!! You did your thing at K-State bro!!
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) April 26, 2025

So happy for you DJ!! You represented K-State really well!! #EMAW
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) April 26, 2025

Lockett was selected out of Kansas State in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He compiled 249 receptions for 3,710 yards and 29 touchdowns as a Wildcat before going to the Seattle Seahawks. Lockett spent 10 seasons in Seattle, earning three All-Pro selections and breaking several franchise receiving records. His numbers declined in recent seasons, eventually leading to his departure from the team.

Now as a Tennessee Titan, Lockett hopes to aid a struggling offense that ranked No. 26 in total offense last season. He'll be catching passes from No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. Lockett should round out a core with Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Hopefully, the new Wildcats in the league can enjoy a lengthy career like Lockett.

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Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.

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