Tyler Lockett was selected in the 3rd round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks out of Kansas State. Over his 4 years playing for the Wildcats, Tyler’s numbers improved every year. Of note in 2013 Tyler had 81 receptions for 1,262 yards and 11 TDs. Then in 2014 he posted 106 receptions for 1515 yards and 11 TDs. A feared return man, Lockett finished career at K-State with 77 kick returns for 2196 yards, and 4 TDs, to go along with 32 punt returns for 488 yards and 2 TDs.
Tyler earned All-Pro honors his rookie season in which he had 40 punt returns for 379 yards and a 66 yard TD. Lockett also recorded 33 kick returns for 852 yards and a 105 yard TD. He a solid showing as a receiver as well with 51 receptions for 664 yards and 6 TDs.
In 2016, Lockett posted strong numbers again, this time with 23 kickoff returns for 606 yards, 29 punt returns for 243 yards, and 41 receptions for 597 yards and a 57 yard TD. A dangerous deep threat, Tyler posted 18 20+ yard receptions and 5 40+ yard receptions in 92 catches. 53 of those resulted in a first down.
His 2017 was impressive enough to earn him a new contract. He totaled 45 receptions for 555 yards, a 74 yard long, added another 23 first downs, and 2 touchdowns. Lockett also had another solid year returning punts (36 returns, 237 yards) and kickoffs (37 returns for 949 yards) recording a 99 yard touchdown.
Isiah Myers played for the Washington St Cougars from 2011 to 2014. His numbers grew for the most part every year climaxing in his senior campaign, when he was on the Bilitnikoff Watch List. There Isiah put up 78 receptions for 972 yards and 12 touchdowns. Both his receptions and touchdown numbers are top 3 single game records in school history. His best game however came against Portland State in 2014, when Isiah hauled in 11 passes for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, including a 55 yard grab.
Myers was not selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. His size (6’0″, 188) and average pro day may have worked against him. I was surprised to see that he didn’t apply his trade to the Arena leagues, however currently Isiah is putting his Sociology degree to good use in Florida.
Mike Hull was a nice find by the Miami Dolphins. A diamond in the rough out of Penn State, Hull carries on the Nittany Lion tradition of Linebacker U. Hull played for the school during its collapse and rebirth from the Sandusky scandal from 2013 to 2014. He displayed versatility by switching from outside linebacker to inside linebacker under Bill O’Brien. He posted 216 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 5 passes defensed, and 1 interception for 12 yards. His 2014 campaign earned Mike Big 10 LB of the Year.
Hull was not selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. Scouts did not like his size or athleticism. Undeterred Mike signed with the Miami Dolphins and spent the season on and off the practice squad. He returned to the Dolphins in 2016 and made the squad. An important role player in Miami’s defense, Mike finished with 33 combined tackles and an interception that season. He returned in 2017 and started 3 games, posting 35 combined tackles and a fumble recovery.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
Card: Sage 2015
Card: Sage 2015