5-Star WR Kaliq Lockett Commits to Texas Over Alabama, FSU, LSU, Texas A&M

Texas' 2025 offense is shaping up to be an explosive unit with the addition of wide receiver Kaliq Lockett.

A 5-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, Lockett announced he was committing to the Longhorns on Wednesday.

Lockett is the No. 5 wide receiver and 20th-ranked prospect overall in next year's class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He picked Texas over other finalists Alabama, LSU, Florida State and Texas A&M.

Gabe Brooks, scouting analyst of 247Sports, praised Lockett's athleticism in his scouting report about the Sachse High School standout (h/t Jordan Scruggs of 247Sports):

"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."

As a junior in 2023, Lockett caught 59 passes for 1,299 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games.

Lockett's commitment is the biggest win of the still-early 2025 recruiting season for Texas and head coach Steve Sarkisian. He is the team's 17th commit overall and first 5-star prospect.

Texas has always been a recruiting hotbed, but the program will have to up its game now that it plays in the SEC. Lockett was considering three other programs in the conference, so the Longhorns coaching and recruiting staff did a good job to keep him close to home.

Expectations are extremely high for Texas going into 2024. The Longhorns were ranked No. 4 in the preseason coaches' poll released on Monday.

Even though Lockett won't join the program until next year, Texas is building a strong foundation to ensure the offense will be ready to fire on all cylinders as soon as he arrives on campus.