Former Utah LB Devin Lloyd Nominated For NFL’s Salute to Service Award
Nov 1, 2023, 3:57 PM
Devin Lloyd #33 of the Jacksonville Jaguars (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Ute and Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd was nominated for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award on Wednesday.
The Salute to Service Award highlights the efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members and veterans.
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— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2023
Earlier this year, the former Utah star partnered with USAA, a sponsor of the NFL, to discuss his parents’ service and what it means to him.
“So my father served in the military for 30 years. My mom was in for 10 years as well. My mom and my dad met in the Navy,” Lloyd replied. “Their service to me is everything just because they’re really sacrificing themselves for the country and for the greater good. So I learned so much about really just being a good person.”
An individual or group was nominated for each NFL team. Lloyd was selected for Jacksonville.
Former @Utah_Football LB @DevinLloyd_ is a nominee for the @NFL’s Salute to Service Award.
Both of Lloyd’s parents served in the military.
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— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 1, 2023
After missing weeks four and five with an injury, Lloyd has suited up for the Jaguars in each of the last three games. Jacksonville pulled out the win in all three games with Lloyd back on the gridiron.
Lloyd posted 29 total tackles against the Colts, Saints, and Steelers.
About Devin Lloyd
Lloyd was selected by the Jaguars with the No. 27 overall pick during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Prior to his time in the NFL, the Chula Vista, California native played at Utah from 2018-21.
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As a senior in 2021, Lloyd recorded 111 total tackles, 66 solo tackles, eight sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, four interceptions, six pass breakups, and two touchdowns.
He helped the Utes win their first Pac-12 title and earn a Rose Bowl Game bid for the first time in program history.
During his Utah career, Lloyd had 256 total tackles, 150 solo tackles, 16.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, five interceptions, eight pass breakups, and three touchdowns.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host for the Jazz Notes podcast and a Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.
