Maurice Lloyd (February 15, 1983 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is a Canadian football linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football at UConn.

[edit] College career

Lloyd attended the University of Connecticut under coach Randy Edsall. He started at the middle linebacker for the Huskies all four seasons, from 2001 to 2004 and was able to record 18 solo tackles his Sophomore year.^[1] His junior year he led his team in tackles with 122^[2] and he finished his senior year with 117 tackles, 12 tackles for losses, three quarterback sacks, and an interception.^[3][4]

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Saskatchewan Roughriders

In May 2006, Lloyd was picked up as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He started in six regular season games and both playoff games at middle linebacker, making his CFL debut in week 13.

In 2007, Lloyd started 16 regular season games, both playoff games, and the 95th Grey Cup game, missing two regular season games due to injury. Lloyd finished the regular season with 69 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, three quarterback sacks and two interceptions. He was named a West Division All Star for the year.^[5]

On September 4, 2008 Lloyd was named the CFL's defensive player of the month and later became a 2008 CFL All-Star.

[edit] Edmonton Eskimos

Lloyd signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 16, 2009.^[6][7]

[edit] Personal life

Lloyd spends his off-season as a high-school teacher in Connecticut. He likes to spend time with his two children and wife

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• MoLloyd.com Official Website
• University of Connecticut Athletic page
• Saskatchewan Roughriders Official page