Lloyd runs like a Tasmanian devil. He has an every-down tenacity and a mean streak to him. He has the requisite functional strength and temperament to become a strong pass protector. He just needs to improve his pass-pro technique and gain consistency there. He'll have one rep where he stands up a free rushing blitzer and then gets blown back on the next. The leg drive he exhibits on rushing plays combined with some strong reps in pass pro lead me to believe that if he gains more consistency in this area, he can develop into a trusted passing down back in the NFL. Lloyd is a functional receiver. He was utilized mainly as a check-down specialist. He did motion out to the occasional snap as an outside receiver, but rarely was he asked to run routes from this alignment. He did have the occasional stop or curl route. Lloyd does have soft hands, and he is a QB-friendly target adjusting to space when his quarterback is in scramble mode. Lloyd is a scheme versatile rusher. He has the lateral agility, vision, and speed to operate in stretch zone as well as inside zone. Lloyd's burst is above average but not elite, so you wouldn't want him operating in a heavy outside zone scheme, but that's not to say that he doesn't have the speed to gain the edge. He runs with a profound mean streak. Lloyd isn't seeking out contact, but that doesn't mean that he can't drop the hammer when needed. Rarely does the first defender bring him down, and it's nothing for him to body bag a corner with a stiff arm. Lloyd also has plenty of plays on film where he's asked to create yards on his own. He has more than a handful of runs I watched on film where he had to reverse course when the gap was clogged and create a play on his own, and he did marvelously. Lloyd is a more physical rusher than his size would lead many to believe. He has strong legs to finish runs well and push the pile. Lloyd can be a tone-setting back. Dynasty Outlook: Let me start this conversation by stating that this landing spot will make Lloyd a screaming value in dynasty rookie drafts. "Oh, but aren't you worried about Josh Jacobs and his brand spanking new four-year and 48 million dollar deal?" Is it concerning? Sure. Is it frightening and a reason to fade, Lloyd? No. Lloyd is not my RB1 in this class anymore, but he has only fallen to RB2 in this class. Lloyd should be selected as an early second-round pick in rookie drafts in all formats. The fear of Jacobs is being overblown. First, let's tackle this "monster" contract he received from Green Bay. This four-year deal is really just a puffed-up one-year deal. Green Bay can get out of his contract after the 2024 season if he doesn't bounce back to his previous form. Now, they would incur a 9.3 million dead cap hit if they did, but in 2025, they have the 14th-most cap space. To put it kindly, Jacobs struggled mightily last year. Among 49 qualifying backs last season (per Fantasy Points Data), Jacobs ranked 41st in explosive run rate, 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. A hopeful love letter detailing Jacobs' bounce back should be written in pencil. LaFleur also, in the above video clip, was discussing Lloyd and alluding to his pass game upside, which he flashed consistently at the Senior Bowl. Lloyd should ascend to the RB2/1B role for Green Bay in short order, with the upside to take over fully in 2025.
by in FantasyMay 3, 2024