Green Bay Packers: 20 greatest players since 2010
By Joe Kipp
18. Eddie Lacy, Running Back
A former teammate of Clinton-Dix’ at Alabama, Eddie Lacy comes in as the 18th greatest Packers since 2010. The rumbling, stumbling running back broke out as a rookie when he was selected as a second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler.
He quickly became known for his physical play-style. At 5-foot-11 and roughly 250 pounds, Lacy was one of the hardest players to tackle during his time with the Packers.
Despite his size, Lacy was a dynamic receiver out of the backfield. During his four seasons with the Packers, he racked up 890 receiving yards on 101 receptions for six touchdowns. As a runner, he rushed for 3,435 yards, 23 touchdowns and averaged 4.5 yards per carry. In spite of all his success, Lacy’s biggest issue was controlling his weight. Compounded with ankle injuries, the Packers let him sign elsewhere in 2017.
Lacy had a lousy season in his debut for the Seattle Seahawks. He played in only eight games (three starts) and rushed for a mere 176 yards and zero touchdowns. Nonetheless, Lacy will always be remembered as one of the best Packers running backs of the last ten seasons.