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Post from Zain Dhanani
Lloyd projected to make roster as second running back.
Lloyd is projected to make the 53-man roster as the Packers' second running back.
Post from Dataroma
Lloyd scores first TD in three years; preseason performance could earn regular-season role.
Third-round 2024 pick limited to one regular-season appearance through two seasons due to injuries and appendicitis; scored his first touchdown since college (2023) on an 11-yard catch from Jordan Love in preseason, adding six carries for 17 yards in 16 plays. Coach Matt LaFleur praised his performance and route-running instincts on the touchdown play, noting Lloyd 'competed and made a big play on that choice route.' Currently third on depth chart behind Josh Jacobs and Chris Brooks, but preseason work could earn him meaningful regular-season opportunities.
Post from Jack Miller
Lloyd is a running back insurance option in Rounds 13-14.
Lloyd is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.
Lloyd drafted as Jacobs handcuff with potential suspension creating opportunity.
MarShawn Lloyd is drafted in Round 14 as a handcuff. A possible Josh Jacobs suspension looms, making Lloyd an attractive backup option in case Jacobs is unavailable.
Lloyd has backfield opportunity if Jacobs is suspended or injured.
Josh Jacobs could still be suspended by the NFL, and he's dealing with a groin injury (not believed to be long-term), allowing MarShawn Lloyd a chance to get on the field; Lloyd is worth keeping on the roster to monitor the backfield and wait for news on Jacobs.
Lloyd's dynamic skill set and Jacobs suspension risk make him a bench-stash target.
Green Bay RB at ADP 187.3 (RB68) with dynamic skill set and handcuff upside to Josh Jacobs. Lloyd has played only 10 offensive snaps since being drafted 88th overall in 2024, with injuries derailing his first two years; he spent offseason addressing hamstring issues and is presently healthy. In his final 11 college games at USC in 2023, Lloyd posted 10.5 rush attempts per game, 74.2 rushing yards per game, 7.1 yards per carry, 3.97 yards after contact per attempt, 9 rushing touchdowns, 1.6 targets per game, 0.09 targets per route run, 1.2 receptions per game, 21.1 receiving yards per game, and 1.22 yards per route run. The source notes Lloyd is a dynamic player when healthy and should be Jacobs' primary backup; additionally, there's a chance Jacobs faces suspension for off-field conduct, which would cause Lloyd's ADP to skyrocket. The source recommends stashing Lloyd instead of drafting a kicker or defense.
Lloyd positioned as primary backup running back.
Lloyd is listed second on the post-Week 2 Packers running back depth chart behind Josh Jacobs, establishing him as the primary backup running back.
Lloyd led healthy RB trio with 7 second-team snaps vs. Broncos.
Lloyd played 7 snaps with the second-team offense, continuing a pattern from the previous week; he played the most snaps among the Packers' top healthy running back trio before handing off to other backs.
Lloyd locked in as lead back with Jacobs sidelined; consistent first-team role.
MarShawn Lloyd remained the top ball-carrier with the first-team unit (8 snaps) with Josh Jacobs out with a groin injury. Lloyd took all nine snaps last week and split reps with Chris Brooks this week, establishing himself as the lead back in Jacobs' absence.
Post from Zain Dhanani
Lloyd scores on option route in Packers' opening TD drive.
Running back caught a touchdown on an option route from starting quarterback Jordan Love during the Packers' opening drive against Denver, a 12-play, 63-yard scoring drive.
Lloyd scores on option route in starting offense's opening TD drive.
Running back caught a touchdown on an option route from quarterback Jordan Love on the starting offense's opening drive, which lasted 12 plays and went 63 yards for a score.
Lloyd scores on 11-yard TD reception in preseason drive
Lloyd caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love on third down during the Packers' 63-yard scoring drive in preseason action, showing involvement in the red zone and third-down situations.
Post from Underdog NFL
Lloyd jumps 49 spots to 154 overall in Berry's latest rankings.
MarShawn Lloyd rose 49 spots to 154 overall in Matthew Berry's half-PPR rankings update, making him one of the biggest overall risers.
Post from Jacob Gibbs
Lloyd held as handcuff to Jacobs amid suspension uncertainty.
Josh Jacobs isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to a possible suspension; the drafter's mindset here would be to sit on MarShawn Lloyd, and if something happened to Jacobs, Lloyd could be traded as part of a package.
Lloyd has breakout talent and should be a Zero RB priority pick.
Lloyd has the talent to take the fantasy football world by storm and should be a priority for Zero RB drafters; he has limited NFL snap count (10 snaps through two seasons) but represents upside in a late-round pick after Josh Jacobs showed signs of decline and faces potential suspension.
Healthy Lloyd has elite athleticism and Jacobs decline creates opportunity.
Lloyd selected in round eleven as the drafter's sixth straight running back; like Brooks, Lloyd was a very good prospect dealt a tough hand of injuries. Lloyd ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at 5-foot-9, 220 pounds with a speed score of 111.2 at the combine (93rd percentile for running backs). All indications from Green Bay suggest Lloyd is healthy and flashing throughout training camp. He's a complete projection having played just 10 NFL snaps through two seasons, but Josh Jacobs showed signs of decline last season and could face suspension pending legal matters, giving Lloyd the talent to take the fantasy football world by storm and making him a priority for Zero RB drafters.
MarShawn Lloyd is rising into round 10 as a high-upside handcuff
MarShawn Lloyd is being pushed into the 10th round by sharp fantasy players who view him as a massive upside handcuff.
Lloyd's explosive receiving skills fit LaFleur's system despite likely early-down committee.
Explosive, pass-catching ability could be weaponized by Matt LaFleur even if it seems likely Chris Brooks or someone else would eat into the early down work; ranked RB17 backup value.
Lloyd could break through if Jacobs faces suspension.
With a possible suspension looming for Josh Jacobs, Lloyd could finally get his chance to shine on the field; he's been injured often in his career, but all reports say he's fully healthy and ready to go.
Lloyd's training camp explosiveness could elevate him to handcuff tier.
Lloyd is making noise in training camp with explosive play and is living up to Packers' draft expectations; Derek Brown notes the durability concern as practices and reps pile up, but Lloyd should inch closer to clear handcuff tier if he continues this charge through preseason. During his final two collegiate seasons, Lloyd ranked 20th and 16th in yards after contact per attempt, third and 18th in breakaway rate, and fourth and 15th in elusive rating (per PFF, minimum 100 carries). Brown recommends taking a flier on Lloyd late in drafts.
Lloyd rising due to camp performance and Jacobs' risk
MarShawn Lloyd is a big-time riser in rankings due to his strong camp performance and the injury/suspension risk surrounding Josh Jacobs.
Lloyd is the preferred Jacobs handcuff but carries talent uncertainty.
Ian Hartitz ranks MarShawn Lloyd as RB17, noting he is the preferred handcuff for Josh Jacobs and played all 12 snaps during the first two preseason drives. While Hartitz acknowledges uncertainty regarding Lloyd's talent level and potential for a committee split, he admits Lloyd could be ranked as high as RB12. Hartitz compares the uncertainty surrounding Lloyd's talent to Jonathan Brooks, noting that both have appealing profiles but lack sufficient professional evidence.
Lloyd's athleticism fits Packers' shift toward outside zone-heavy run game.
Lloyd is more athletic and has better acceleration than Jacobs, making him better suited for an outside zone-heavy running game that would align with the Packers' emerging preference for more athletic interior linemen like Burton and Monk.
Lloyd's athleticism fits potential Packers shift to outside zone run game.
Backup running back with more athletic profile and better acceleration than starter Josh Jacobs; better suited for an outside zone-heavy running game, which would align with the Packers' apparent shift toward more athletic interior linemen like Burton and Monk. If the Packers transition away from Jacobs, Lloyd could see increased carry distribution that tracks closely with the composition of the interior offensive line.