Selected 27th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft after the organization traded back into the first round to acquire him, Devin Lloyd arrived from Utah as an elite, sideline-to-sideline dynamic hybrid linebacker. With his length and fluid movement, he made an immediate impact in the middle of the defense, earning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors in September 2022 and finishing his debut season with 115 tackles and three interceptions to secure PFWA All-Rookie Team honors.

Despite experiencing sophomore growing pains and rotational adjustments under different defensive frameworks, Lloyd maintained a high tackling baseline in the box. He logged back-to-back 100-plus tackle campaigns in 2022, 2023, and 2024, demonstrating consistent run-gap discipline while developing his pre-snap communication alongside Foyesade Oluokun.

Lloyd’s individual peak with the franchise came in 2025, when his coverage instincts and explosive range clicked. He snagged five interceptions and returned one 99 yards for a touchdown—setting the franchise record for the longest interception return—which earned him his first career Pro Bowl selection and a Second-Team AP All-Pro nod.

After his initial rookie contract expired following four highly productive seasons, the off-ball linebacker entered free agency in 2026 and ultimately signed with the Carolina Panthers to continue his career.  As a Jaguar, Lloyd had 436 total tackles, nine interceptions, 180 return yards, one defensive touchdown, 3.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, and 26 passes defended.