True leadership can be defined in many ways. For Pittsburgh Steelers’ all-time great linebacker Greg Lloyd, his leadership during the Steelers’ run of dominance defensively in the 90s came from his overall work ethic and preparation habits.
A sixth-round pick out of Fort Valley State in the 1989 NFL Draft, Lloyd came into the league with a massive chip on his shoulder. Believing he was passed over far too many times and was worthy of a first-round pick, Lloyd stepped into the league and aimed to not let anyone out work him.
He did just that, turning in a star-studded run with the Steelers from 1989 through 1997, playing an integral role in the formation of one of the greatest linebacking corps the NFL has ever seen with Lloyd, Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, Chad Brown and Levon Kirkland.