Josh Jacobs slides in latest mock draft as MarShawn Lloyd goes late
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The final mock draft of the summer provides an updated outlook on the Green Bay Packers backfield. Analysis reflects a downward trend for Josh Jacobs in current projections, while MarShawn Lloyd is positioned in the sixth round. These selections highlight evolving expectations for the Packers running back rotation ahead of the upcoming season. Drafters remain focused on how these individual roles will be distributed within the team's offense. This latest assessment serves as a concluding snapshot of player positioning before regular season activity commences. The draft order and player status remain subject to adjustments based on team performance and personnel decisions throughout the year.
- •Josh Jacobs experiences a drop in current mock draft projections
- •MarShawn Lloyd is projected as a sixth-round selection
- •The projections conclude the final summer mock draft series
- •Analysis focuses on the composition of the Green Bay Packers backfield
- 7:28 PMESPN — Mock draft: Josh Jacobs drops, MarShawn Lloyd goes in Round 6
"The final mock draft of the summer revealed where our drafters stand on the Packers' backfield.
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