2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mark Ingram
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Strengths: Nice bulk and size
Big, strong lower body
Keeps pumping feet on contact
Breaks tackles
Very good balance and body control
Elite vision and awareness
Runs with heart; maximizes yardage of play
Highly intelligent; sets up blockers
Patient and instinctive
Excellent receiver with soft hands
Doesn't shy from contact; physical runner
Very good agility and lateral movement
Runs with a suddenness
Outstanding footwork
Nice acceleration
Speed is good (not elite)
Elusive with some wiggle in open field
Good genetics
Extremely productive
Very balanced skill set and talented
Elite ball security (1 fumble in 453 rushes/receptions)
Proved in 2009 he can carry the load
Hits hole with authority
Weaknesses: Good speed, but doesn't have elite, game-breaking speed
Pass protection could use some polish
Could add some more power/finesse moves to his arsenal
Appears to have maxed out body frame without sacrificing speed
Won't be the home run threat in NFL that he is in college
Summary: I love talented backs like Mark Ingram because they leave it all on the field. There really isn't much else Ingram can do to improve his game outside of his pass protection.
He needs to have another strong season as a junior to ensure his first-round status. He carries a first-round grade on my board to start 2010 and he will likely go between picks 11 and 25 in the 2011 NFL Draft. You need elite speed to go in the top 10 (Peterson, McFadden, Spiller), and that's why Ingram will likely not be a very high first-round pick.
Player Comparison: Maurice Jones-Drew. "Mojo" and Ingram are both talented backs who have skill sets with few weaknesses. They are versatile and can hurt you as a rusher or receiver.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
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Weaknesses:
Summary: I love talented backs like Mark Ingram because they leave it all on the field. There really isn't much else Ingram can do to improve his game outside of his pass protection.
He needs to have another strong season as a junior to ensure his first-round status. He carries a first-round grade on my board to start 2010 and he will likely go between picks 11 and 25 in the 2011 NFL Draft. You need elite speed to go in the top 10 (Peterson, McFadden, Spiller), and that's why Ingram will likely not be a very high first-round pick.
Player Comparison: Maurice Jones-Drew. "Mojo" and Ingram are both talented backs who have skill sets with few weaknesses. They are versatile and can hurt you as a rusher or receiver.
RELATED LINKS:
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2011 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2011 NFL Draft Scouting Reports