NC State WR Ashton Locklear is a depth piece with local ties and a developmental frame
In the 2025 season, Ashton Locklear flashed only briefly in NC State’s offense, finishing with 1 catch for 4 yards, so he is still very much a projection rather than a proven impact receiver. What makes him interesting is his size (6-foot-1, 186-188 pounds), in-state background from Apex, and a résumé that includes a strong high-school production profile, with 1,055 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns as a senior. He looks like a coachable, developmental fit who could grow into a reliable rotation target if his route detail, physicality, and weekly consistency take a step forward.[2][3][6]
