I’ve heard from someone who’s been around him in a team environment (verified via MaxPreps) that he tended to lean on his natural talent rather than grinding through extra work or playing through minor issues. That being said, things can definitely change now that he’s in college and surrounded by a different level of coaching and teammates. Sometimes that’s exactly what flips the switch for a young player. The talent is there, it just might come down to maturity and environment. I’d much rather be wrong about him, because all I want is to see him succeed. Curious if anyone else has heard similar things, or if this is more of an isolated perception.

 

 

Just to be clear — I’m not trying to knock Kaliq at all. I’d honestly rather be wrong here because I want him to succeed. I only shared what I heard as one person’s perspective, and things can definitely change now that he’s in college. At the end of the day, I’m rooting for him.

It's not a complete surprise given how good he was in HS. Some guys have it come so easy that they just cruise by on natural ability but when they show up to college and realize that the WR room has 7 other guys just like you then you may start to realize that how you approached things in HS may not get you on the field. 

He has unquestionably improved his body composition and his professionalism in the time since he’s been in Austin. That bodes well for his long term future IMO. 

39 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

He has unquestionably improved his body composition and his professionalism in the time since he’s been in Austin. That bodes well for his long term future IMO. 

Has Lockett been getting reps with the first team? I’m not expecting him to start, but it would be great if he could contribute sooner than anticipated.

7 minutes ago, Bonaparte said:

Has Lockett been getting reps with the first team? I’m not expecting him to start, but it would be great if he could contribute sooner than anticipated.

Yeah, this would be another tip of the cap to Torre Becton and Chris Jackson.

Bobby’s source’s opinions on players>>>>>>>Your “sources” 

Let’s hope he’s Lockett and loaded and ready to go!

3 hours ago, Bonaparte said:

Has Lockett been getting reps with the first team? I’m not expecting him to start, but it would be great if he could contribute sooner than anticipated.

In latter parts of practice, not at the outset.

2 hours ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Bobby’s source’s opinions on players>>>>>>>Your “sources” 

No doubt. I don’t do this for a living. I was inquiring what everyone else has heard as well. I’m not posting this to smear him. I myself wanted clarification from the community as this former teammate no longer plays with him. 

This season will determine what kind of a teacher Chris Jackson is. We seem especially young in the wideout room. Lots of opportunity for players to step up. Mosely being injured is no bueno.

5 hours ago, Bobby Burton said:

He has unquestionably improved his body composition and his professionalism in the time since he’s been in Austin. That bodes well for his long term future IMO. 

All I needed to hear. Thank you bobby

3 hours ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Bobby’s source’s opinions on players>>>>>>>Your “sources” 

Comprehension skills -100