Tyler Lockett Has WR1 Potential in 2019 Fantasy Football Season

Tyler Lockett has flashed a tantalizing skillset since entering the league in 2015. But last season, Lockett finally put everything together, tallying 965 receiving yards and 10 TDs while serving as the Seattle Seahawks' primary receiving option.

However, there's a chance that Lockett could be in for an even better year in 2019.

Tyler Locket has gotten open (3+ yards of separation from DB) on a league-leading 68% of his targets over the last three years. The next closest WR in this span is Will Fuller (58%).

It helps that a good chunk of both his targets were deep downfield — but Lockett is such a stud.
— Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) July 23, 2019

Lockett led the NFL, generating at least three yards of separation on 68 percent of his targets last season. He also averaged 16.9 yards per reception, which was good for the sixth-best mark in the NFL. Point being, Lockett gets open at an unusually high rate, which often translates into explosive plays.

Even though 10 touchdowns might seem a little flukey for a WR who primarily functions as a deep threat, these stats indicate that he has a chance to replicate his 2018 season, and potentially even improve upon his yardage totals.

I’m shocked many of fellow Yahoo Fantasy colleagues don’t view Lockett as a top-20 WR. Will command sizable target share. Tied to one of the league’s best deep-ball passers. Conservative offense aside ... https://t.co/HCNl1A9FcV
— Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) July 23, 2019

Lockett is currently being drafted on average as WR23, according to FantasyPros, which feels a tad too low. With rookie DK Metcalf brought in to hopefully draw some defensive attention away from Lockett, the Seahawks WR has a chance to produce at an even higher rate in 2019.

Lockett is currently being drafted as a low-end WR2, but he has WR1 upside. Those players are tough to find, and Lockett could help take your team over the hump in the upcoming fantasy season.

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