Linebacker
No. 54
Washington
"The Giants' No. 6 pick in the 1976 draft won a spot on the club with his robust special team play in the preseason, and continued in that capacity all through the regular campaign as a thunderous hitter, playing in all 14 games.
In a 12-9 win over the Redskins, Lloyd kayoed Washington return man Eddie Brown with a devasting tackle, causing a fumble which Lloyd recovered. Used extensively on goal line defense, he additionally contributed strongly. Coaches feel he has unlimited potential and could make an extremely strong bid for a starting at one of the linebacker spots for the coming season.
Dan was a three-year starter at linebacker for the Huskies, winning all-Pac 8 honors in both his junior and senior seasons. He was defensive captain in his senior season, MVP on defense, and twice won Defensive Player of the Week honors in the Pac-8 for outstanding games against California and UCLA. Dan was named to play in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl. A state wrestling champion in high school, he also earned a varsity letter in wrestling at Washington.
Daniel B. Lloyd was born in Hebner City, Utah and was All-State in both football and wrestling at James Lick High School in San Jose, CA. He majored in general art and industrial design in college and lists ceramics and woodworking as his favorite hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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