Tay Lockett, Arkansas Razorbacks commit, registers diving pass break-up against Mater Dei

Class of 2026 defensive back Tay Lockett made a huge play against No. 1 Mater Dei on Friday night

The best players shine in the biggest moments.

And for St. John Bosco (California) sophomore defensive back Tay Lockett there may be no bigger moment than playing No. 1 Mater Dei on Friday night.

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In a tight contest, Lockett delivered a massive pass break-up, diving to swat the pass away.

The defensive plays in this game have been unreal. St. John Bosco’s Tay Lockett lays out for a pass deflection. pic.twitter.com/s5uklnBHEX

— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) October 14, 2023

Given that the quarterback on the play was none other than Stanford commit and bluechip passer Elijah Brown, the play is even more impressive.

Lockett committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks in August.

“I would just say since the minute I stepped on campus for the first time, they just took me and my family in so well,” he told 247Sports. “It just gave me such a home vibe. I just kept building such a great relationship with Coach T-Will (Travis Williams) and Coach (Marcus) Woodson. I really do trust them, so I just felt like now is the right time."

Lockett, who could develop into a top-100 prospect, is a four-star recruit on Rivals.