Name: Melvin Ingram NFL Draft
Ideal Position: 4-3 DE
Measurements: 6-2 272 lbs.
School: South Carolina
- Ingram’s draft stock is rising daily and some have him in the top 15, he has the potential to be a difference maker not only in the passing game but in the run game.
- Good initial punch, does a good job getting his eyes in the backfield then shedding blocks to get to the BC
- Against Auburn this year he lined up in no less than five positions: Both DT spots, both DE spots, and as a stand up backer in a 3-4 look. Also he dropped into coverage a few times, but looked a little tight in the hips for that to be a factor at the next level.
-Ingram has very good closing speed, and when he builds up his momentum he knows how to pop opponents
-Very high quality spin move. He does a good job selling the inside rush then right when the OL tries to extend his arms for the block, he plants his foot and makes them miss.
-Team sources praise him as the best athlete on a team that includes Clowney, Devin Taylor, and Antonio Allen. Very high praise
- Because he is such a strong athlete he has been able to impress with only his strength and spin move. This says two things to me: first he will need to work on his arsenal of rush moves this offseason and secondly he still has untapped ability that could make him very scary at the next level.
-Ingram is a very special player that can help most defensive fronts, not only is he stout in the run game, but he has the ability to be in the QB’s face all day. Teams will decide on whether they want to bulk him up to play DT or 3-4 DE, or they may ask him to slim down so that he can be a 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE. In my opinion his skill set translates best to a 4-3 DE. Top 20 pick. Possible teams: Denver, Tennessee, Buffalo, Carolina, San Diego
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