Ricardo Lockette

Ricardo Quantaye Lockette was born on May 21, 1986, in Albany, Georgia, to Earl and Felita Lockette. Growing up, Lockette played Little League football, where he was coached by his father. ==Collegiate career==

Lockette attended Wallace Community College for one year, where he finished tenth nationally in the 400 meter dash. After he took a year off to train for the Olympics, Lockette transferred to Fort Valley State University. Tyree Price, Lockette's track coach at Fort Valley State, has stated that, had he stuck with track, he would have gone to the Olympic trials. In 2010, for the Fort Valley State Wildcats football team, Lockette served as a wide receiver and a kickoff returner, and finished with 23 receptions for 262 yards and one touchdown. After the season, Lockette was invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine. ==Professional career==

Seattle Seahawks Lockette tied for the third-fastest 40-yard dash (4.37 seconds) at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine. Lockette was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the NFL lockout in 2011. He was released on September 3, and re-signed to the Seahawks' practice squad the following day. On December 14, 2011, Lockette was promoted to active 53-man Seattle Seahawks' roster. Lockette made a critical 44-yard reception in a close loss to division rival San Francisco 49ers on December 24, 2011, as well as a 61-yard touchdown grab in an overtime loss to another rival, the Arizona Cardinals, on January 1, 2012. Lockette was cut during final roster cuts after the 2012 preseason. He was signed to the practice squad, but was released by the team on September 18. San Francisco 49ers Lockette was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad on September 24, 2012. Chicago Bears On September 1, 2013, Lockette was signed by the Chicago Bears to the practice squad. He was waived by the team on October 21. He became a special teams player during his second stint with the Seattle Seahawks. Lockette won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks on February 2, 2014, where he had one catch for 19 yards in the 43–8 win over the Denver Broncos. In Super Bowl XLIX, Lockette had 3 catches for 59 yards, but the Seahawks lost 28–24 to the New England Patriots. He was the intended receiver on the Seahawks last offensive play as it was intercepted by Malcolm Butler. Seattle's offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said afterwards in a post-game interview that Lockette "could have done a better job staying strong on the ball." On March 9, 2015, the Seahawks stated they would not tender Lockette, thus making him an unrestricted free agent; however, he eventually re-signed. While on punt coverage during a November 1, 2015, road game against the Dallas Cowboys, Lockette was concussed after a hit by Cowboys safety Jeff Heath. As Lockette was carted off the field, he raised his hand and gestured in the shape of an 'L' representing the Legion of Boom. The next day, the Seahawks announced Lockette had suffered neck ligament damage that required season-ending surgery. ==Personal life==

Lockette was a frequent speaker at elementary schools in Albany in 2014. Lockette dated Keri Hilson from 2017 to 2020. In April 2024, Lockette was arrested in metro Atlanta, facing charges of possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit a felony, possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN, and theft by receiving stolen property. ==References==