Scouting Report – DE Melvin Ingram

March 6, 2012

NFL Draft

Steve Shoup

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2012 NFL DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

DE Melvin Ingram:

Measurables:

DE Melvin Ingram

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 276 lbs.

PROS:

Great first step, gets off the ball quickly at the snap
Fantastic athlete, can drop back into coverage
Very good speed, both in edge rushing and pursuit
Versatile, can play inside, outside or even standup
Smart player, takes good angles and finds ways to disrupt the pass even without getting to the QB
Plays with good leverage
Good counter moves can disengage from a blocker
Extremely high motor, always around the football

CONS:

A bit of a tweener; while he could probably work in every system, he might be more of a super utility player than an every down guy.
While he played strong in college, does he have that anchor needed for the Pros?
Not ideal height for a DE or OLB
Only a 1 year starter, lack of overall experience
Can overrun plays at times, needs to be more instinctive

ANALYSIS:

I like Ingram probably more than most, so it is nice to see he’s starting to get the recognition he deserves. Ingram has the ability to be a dominant pass rusher and an excellent penetrator wherever he plays. Most see him as a traditional 4-3 end, or possibly able to stand up, but I think he could even work in a 3-4 alignment, as an End. He doesn’t have the prototypical size, so you’d need a strong NT next to him, but I could see him be very similar to Calais Campbell. He’s one of my favorite players in this draft, and has the potential to be a perennial All-Pro. He should be the top pass rusher selected and is a top 10 talent (though might not go that high).