Texas picked up its first five-star commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle Wednesday when in-state receiver Kaliq Lockett announced his commitment to the Longhorns on the 247Sports YouTube channel. Lockett also considered Alabama, Florida State, LSU and Texas A&M.
The Sachse, Texas native is considered the No. 12 overall prospect and No. 2 receiver in the Top247 rankings. Lockett, who also stars in track for Sachse High School, exploded as a junior by making 59 catches for 1,299 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Lockett also shines in track at Sachse High School, which is located in the Dallas metropolitan talent hotbed. Here is the full evaluation of Lockett's game from 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks:
Tall, long-armed, physically gifted high-major receiver prospect with excellent on-field context accompanying limitless long-term potential. Possesses enormous hands and a 6-foot-7 wingspan. Dexterous and strong-handed. Displays advanced body control, vertical bounce, and timing. More than capable of going up and over multiple defenders to get contested throws. Freaky functional athlete who can elevate, land on his feet, and burst into full gait. Detonates out of cuts with explosive acceleration. Owner of impressive combine testing and some solid track and field. Exceptional production as a junior with 59-1,299-13 (22.0 per catch), going from 43 ypg as a soph to 118 ypg as a junior. Might lack the very top-end gear the fastest receivers in the class possess, but plenty fast and otherwise more than compensates for that highest gear. Ball occasionally gets into him, but again, flashes iron traps for hands in combat situations. Do yourself a favor and watch the junior highlight reel, which is frankly insane. Projects to the high-major level as a likely impact player with long-term NFL Draft early-round potential.
Lockett is Texas' 17th commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle and first from a receiver. His commitment bumps the Longhorns from No. 13 to No. 12 in the 247Sports Team Rankings. Lockett is the No. 5 ranked player from Texas and the 12th in-state commitment of the Longhorns' class.
