The Green Bay Packers have drafted former USC running back Marshawn Lloyd with the 88th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Green Bay Packers have drafted former USC running back Marshawn Lloyd with the 88th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Lloyd spent 3 years with South Carolina before transferring to Southern Californian in 2023 where he rushed for 820 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Lloyd is joining an already crowded backfield in Green Bay that is set to feature newly acquired Josh Jacobs. Lloyd will be in competition with A.J. Dillon for the backup spot behind Jacobs in 2024.
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MarShawn Lloyd posts same 40-time as Bijan Robinson (4.46)
MarShawn Lloyd’s college football journey has been marked by both successes and setbacks. He suffered a torn ACL during practice before his freshman year, and he struggled to establish himself as the primary running back at South Carolina. Ultimately, leading to his transfer to USC in 2023, where he experienced the most success in his career by far.
With the upcoming NFL draft, Lloyd is projected to be a day 3 pick or later. With his impressive speed of 4.46 at 220 pounds, his draft stock could rise. For Lloyd to become a successful starting running back in the NFL, he must focus on improving his pass-blocking skills. However, despite this area for improvement, Lloyd’s age of only 23 years old suggests he has plenty of time to develop and could still become a significant player in the fantasy football realm.
