Alec Ingold

Alec Ingold
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Ingold in the 2019 NFL season
No. 30 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-09) July 9, 1996 (age 28)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Bay Port (Suamico, Wisconsin)
College:Wisconsin (2015–2018)
Undrafted:2019
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2024
Rushing yards:41
Rushing average:1.4
Rushing touchdowns:2
Receptions:59
Receiving yards:479
Receiving touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alec Ingold (born July 9, 1996) is an American professional football fullback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Early life

Originally, Ingold committed to Northern Illinois to play quarterback, but later accepted a scholarship from Wisconsin as an undecided athlete.[1] He was named the Associated Press Wisconsin Player of the Year and the Gatorade Wisconsin Player of the Year his senior year at Bay Port High School as a dual-threat quarterback.[2]

College career

Over his career at Wisconsin, Ingold started eleven games, primarily at fullback his senior year.[2] He was originally a linebacker before moving to running back due to an injury to Corey Clement and later moving to fullback before his sophomore season, spending two years splitting snaps with Austin Ramesh before taking over primary duties his senior season.[3] Ingold was primarily used in short-yardage situations such as goal line scenarios, scoring a high touchdown-to-carry ratio.[4]

After his senior season, Ingold was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl.[3] He was also the only true fullback invited to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.[5] His combine numbers included a 4.89-second 40-yard dash, 16 bench press repetitions, a 34-inch vertical jump and a 116-inch broad jump.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m) 		242 lb
(110 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.89 s 1.70 s 2.84 s 4.32 s 7.35 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[6][7]

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

Ingold signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019.[8] Ingold made his first start for the Raiders on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos on September 9.[9] Ingold scored his first career touchdown on Week 10, in a 26-24 victory of the Los Angeles Chargers.[10] He caught three passes for 22 yards in a 20-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15.[11]

On September 21, 2020. on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints, Ingold caught the first Raiders touchdown in Allegiant Stadium history in the 34–24 victory.[12][13] In 2020, Ingold was the Las Vegas Raiders nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

In Week 10 of the 2021 season, Ingold suffered a torn ACL and was ruled out for the season.[14]

Miami Dolphins

On March 17, 2022, Ingold signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.[15]

On August 31, 2023, Ingold signed a three-year contract extension with the Dolphins.[16]

NFL career statistics

General Rushing Receiving Fum
Season Team GP GS Att Yards Y/A Y/G TDs Tgt Rec Yards Y/R Y/G TDs
2019 OAK 16 4 10 17 1.7 1.1 0 6 6 44 7.3 2.8 1 0
2020 LV 16 4 3 4 1.3 0.3 0 17 12 110 9.2 6.9 1 0
2021 LV 9 3 2 1 0.5 0.1 0 12 10 85 8.5 9.4 1 0
2022 MIA 17 14 6 8 1.3 0.5 1 23 15 105 7.0 6.2 1 0
2023 MIA 17 13 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 16 13 119 9.2 7.0 0 0
Career 75 38 23 30 1.3 0.4 1 74 56 463 8.3 6.2 4 0

Personal life

Ingold is a Christian.[17] He is married to Alexa Ingold.[18]

Ingold was adopted, and now helps to promote various organizations that raise awareness and help the adoption of children.[19] He was not a childhood friend with fellow Bay Port alum Dan Buenning, the first BPHS football player to be drafted into the NFL. He is 15 years younger than Dan.[1] During his time at Bay Port, Ingold was also a state champion wrestler, winning the 220-pound weight class in Division 1 as a senior.[20]

Before his rookie NFL season, Ingold secured an internship at Oracle Corporation in the event that he did not make a final NFL roster.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b Hodkiewicz, Wes (March 1, 2019). "Alec Ingold is one step away from his childhood dream". Packers.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Wilde, Jason (March 3, 2019). "With Packers seeing the value in fullbacks, could former Badger Alec Ingold find his way home?". Madison.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Venci, Scott (January 8, 2019). "Alec Ingold prepares for NFL draft, reflects on Wisconsin career". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. ^ Potrykus, Jeff (August 6, 2018). "Alec Ingold, a valuable reserve for three seasons, wants full-time work in 2018". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. ^ Price, Kelly (April 21, 2019). "Alec Ingold took unique path to pursue NFL dream". WGBA. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  6. ^ "Alec Ingold Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Alec Ingold, Wisconsin NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  8. ^ "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". Raiders.com. May 3, 2019. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders - September 9th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders - November 7th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Oakland Raiders score late to edge Los Angeles Chargers". TSN.ca. November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  12. ^ Williamson, Bill (September 21, 2020). "Raiders fullback Alec Ingold makes history with first Las Vegas TD at Allegiant Stadium". Silver And Black Pride. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  13. ^ "New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders - September 21st, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  14. ^ Damien, Levi (November 20, 2021). "Raiders send FB Alec Ingold to injured reserve, activate S Roderic Teamer from IR". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "Roster Moves: Dolphins sign FB Ingold". MiamiDolphins.com. March 17, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Ingold to Contract Extension". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2023.
  17. ^ Romano, Jason. "SS PODCAST: Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on adversity, opportunity, faith". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  18. ^ "Alexa and Alec in Oconomowoc, WI". Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  19. ^ Habib, Hal (December 3, 2022). "Dolphins' Alec Ingold: 'Everyone deserves a loving family.' Here's how he found his". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  20. ^ "Ingold goes the distance for first state title". USA Today High School Sports. Gannett. February 28, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  21. ^ Venci, Scott (September 4, 2019). "Dream realized: Bay Port's Alec Ingold makes the NFL". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved February 2, 2023.