Lloyd attended Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista, California, where he played on the football team as a wide receiver, safety, and punter.[1][2] As a senior, he caught 29 passes on offense, made eight interceptions on defense, and averaged 37.1 yards on 47 punts.[2] In a win over Eastlake High School, he made four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns.[3]
After redshirting his first year at Utah in 2017, Lloyd played in all 14 games as a backup in 2018 and had six tackles. He became a starter in 2019.[5] In 14 games he had 91 tackles, 6.5 sacks and one interception which he returned for a touchdown.[6] As a junior in 2020, Lloyd played in five games and had 48 tackles and two sacks.[7] He returned to Utah for his senior year in 2021 rather than enter the 2021 NFL draft.[8][9] As a senior Lloyd played in all 14 games starting all but one, due to a controversial ejection vs Oregon State, and had 66 tackles, a Pac-12 leading eight sacks, and four interceptions including a pick-6 in the Pac-12 championship game. Lloyd also was First-team all Pac-12 and a consensus First-team All-American selection. On January 13, 2022, Lloyd declared for the 2022 NFL draft.[10]
Lloyd was selected in the first round with the 27th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft.[13][14] Lloyd was named the Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. He recorded 24 tackles, six passes defended and two interceptions.[15] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[16]
Personal life
Lloyd is the son of Joe Lloyd and Ronyta Johnson.[17] Both of his parents served in the United States Navy. Lloyd is a Christian.[18]
