In the CFL Scouting Bureau's Final Rankings, Lokombo was named the 17th best player available in the 2021 CFL Draft.[2] However, he exceeded those rankings and was drafted second overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and signed with the team on June 4, 2021.[3] Unfortunately, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a pre-training camp workout and sat out the entire 2021 season.[4][5]
Following 2022 training camp, Lokombo not only won a roster spot, but was also named an opening day starter at cornerback.[5][6] He made his professional debut on June 11, 2022, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he had one defensive tackle.[7] He started the first three games of the season before being moved to the injured list for the fourth game of the season.[6] Upon his return the active roster, Lokombo moved primarily to a backup role before returning to the injured list for the final five games of the season.[6] He played in 12 regular season games, starting in four, where he had 13 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one forced fumble.[7][6]
In 2023, Lokombo played in the first 10 games of the regular season before sitting out seven of the last eight due to injury.[7][8] He played in 11 games, starting in one, where he had five defensive tackles and four special teams tackles.[7][8]
Personal life
Lokombo is the youngest of five brothers, with Boseko playing linebacker professionally in the CFL and Boloy having played defensive back for Minnesota–Duluth.[9][10]