Alec Ingold
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Alec Ingold
| image = Alec Ingold.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Ingold with the Oakland Raiders in 2019
| current_team = Miami Dolphins
| number = 30
| position = Fullback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|7|9}}
| birth_place = Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 232
| high_school = Bay Port (Suamico, Wisconsin)
| college = Wisconsin (2015–2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams = * Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights = * Pro Bowl (2023)
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 47
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 1.4
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 2
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 67
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 559
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 4
| pfr = IngoAl01
}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Wes |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Alec Ingold is one step away from his childhood dream |url=https://www.packers.com/news/alec-ingold-is-one-step-away-from-his-childhood-dream |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website=Packers.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Jason |date=March 3, 2019 |title=With Packers seeing the value in fullbacks, could former Badger Alec Ingold find his way home? |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/with-packers-seeing-the-value-in-fullbacks-could-former-badger/article_2d11d168-f0ad-5956-9c9a-2ba11fa9c2e1.html |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website=Madison.com}}
He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and was later admitted to Master of Business Administration at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington.{{cite web| url =https://blog.kelley.iu.edu/2021/02/05/kelley-student-up-for-nfls-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-another-is-playing-in-the-big-game/| title =Kelley student up for NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year; Three suited up for the big game|publisher=Kelley School of Business|accessdate=21 May 2025}}
College career
Over his career at Wisconsin, Ingold started eleven games, primarily at fullback his senior year. 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. Ingold was primarily used in short-yardage situations such as goal line scenarios, scoring a high touchdown-to-carry ratio.{{Cite web |last=Potrykus |first=Jeff |date=August 6, 2018 |title=Alec Ingold, a valuable reserve for three seasons, wants full-time work in 2018 |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2018/08/06/badgers-alec-ingold-wants-all-around-fullback/913458002/ |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}
After his senior season, Ingold was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Venci |first=Scott |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Alec Ingold prepares for NFL draft, reflects on Wisconsin career |url=https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/2019/01/08/alec-ingold-prepares-nfl-draft-reflects-wisconsin-career/2512780002/ |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website=Green Bay Press-Gazette}} He was also the only true fullback invited to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Kelly |date=April 21, 2019 |title=Alec Ingold took unique path to pursue NFL dream |url=https://www.nbc26.com/sports/packers-on-the-clock/alec-ingold-took-unique-path-to-pursue-nfl-dream |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website=WGBA}} 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.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 3/4
| weight = 242
| dash = 4.89
| ten split = 1.70
| twenty split = 2.84
| shuttle = 4.32
| cone drill = 7.35
| vertical = 34.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| bench = 16
| arm span = 31 1/2
| hand span = 9 5/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Alec Ingold Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/alec-ingold/3200494e-4738-2661-ba77-8c3544862938 |access-date=November 8, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2019 Draft Scout Alec Ingold, Wisconsin NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1008443&DraftYear=2019 |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders=
Ingold signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019.{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2019 |title=Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Raiders.com |archive-date=May 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504183937/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings |url-status=dead }} Ingold made his first start for the Raiders on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos on September 9.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders - September 9th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909090rai.htm |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ingold scored his first career touchdown on Week 10, in a 26–24 victory of the Los Angeles Chargers.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders - November 7th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911070rai.htm |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He caught three passes for 22 yards in a 20-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2019 |title=Oakland Raiders score late to edge Los Angeles Chargers |url=https://www.tsn.ca/raiders-rally-to-beat-chargers-26-24-1.1394501 |access-date=November 8, 2019 |website=TSN.ca |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=September 21, 2020 |title=Raiders fullback Alec Ingold makes history with first Las Vegas TD at Allegiant Stadium |url=https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2020/9/21/21450190/raiders-fullback-alec-ingold-history-first-touchdown-allegiant-stadium |access-date=September 23, 2020 |website=Silver And Black Pride |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders - September 21st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009210rai.htm |access-date=September 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Damien |first=Levi |date=November 20, 2021 |title=Raiders send FB Alec Ingold to injured reserve, activate S Roderic Teamer from IR |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/20/raiders-send-fb-alec-ingold-to-injured-reserve-activate-s-roderic-teamer-from-ir/ |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Raiders Wire |publisher=USA Today}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On March 17, 2022, Ingold signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Dolphins sign FB Ingold |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-dolphins-sign-fb-ingold |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}
On August 31, 2023, Ingold signed a three-year contract extension with the Dolphins.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Sign Ingold to Contract Extension|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-ingold-to-contract-extension|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 31, 2023}}
NFL career statistics
{{NFL RB stats start}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2019
| style="text-align:center;"|OAK
| 16 || 4 || 10 || 17 || 1.7 || 1.1 || 0 || 6 || 6 || 44 || 7.3 || 2.8 || 1 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2020
| style="text-align:center;"|LV
| 16 || 4 || 3 || 4 || 1.3 || 0.3 || 0 || 17 || 12 || 110 || 9.2 || 6.9 || 1 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2021
| style="text-align:center;"|LV
| 9 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0.5 || 0.1 || 0 || 12 || 10 || 85 || 8.5 || 9.4 || 1 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2022
| style="text-align:center;"|MIA
| 17 || 14 || 6 || 8 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 1 || 23 || 15 || 105 || 7.0 || 6.2 || 1 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2023
| style="text-align:center;"|MIA
| 17 || 13 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 0 || 16 || 13 || 119 || 9.2 || 7.0 || 0 || 0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2024
| style="text-align:center;"|MIA
| 15 || 10 || 10 || 17 || 1.7 || 1.1 || 1 || 12 || 11 || 96 || 8.7 || 6.4 || 0 || 2
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngoAl01.htm Career]
| 90 || 48 || 33 || 47 || 1.4 || 0.5 || 2 || 86 || 67 || 559 || 8.3 || 6.2 || 4 || 2
|}
Personal life
Ingold is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Jason |date=June 28, 2023 |title=SS PODCAST: Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on adversity, opportunity, faith |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/podcast/2023/06/28/podcast-dolphins-fullback-alec-ingold-faith-adversity/ |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Sports Spectrum}} He is married to Alexa Ingold.{{cite web |title=Alexa and Alec in Oconomowoc, WI |url=https://lovestoriestv.com/alexa-alec-wedding-video-june-2023 |access-date=15 December 2023}}
Ingold was adopted, and now helps to promote various organizations that raise awareness and help the adoption of children.{{cite news |last1=Habib |first1=Hal |title=Dolphins' Alec Ingold: 'Everyone deserves a loving family.' Here's how he found his |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/03/dolphins-alec-ingold-discusses-his-adoption-joining-loving-family/10803192002/ |access-date=30 March 2023 |work=The Palm Beach Post |date=December 3, 2022}} 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.{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2015 |title=Ingold goes the distance for first state title |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/ingold-goes-the-distance-for-first-state-title |access-date=May 7, 2020 |website=USA Today High School Sports |publisher=Gannett}}
Before his rookie NFL season, Ingold secured an internship at Oracle Corporation in the event that he did not make a final NFL roster.{{Cite web |last=Venci |first=Scott |date=September 4, 2019 |title= Dream realized: Bay Port's Alec Ingold makes the NFL |url=https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/2019/09/04/raiders-fullback-alec-ingold-former-bay-port-standout-reaches-nfl/2210951001/ |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=Green Bay Press-Gazette |publisher=Gannett}}
References
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External links
{{footballstats|nfl=alec-ingold|espn=3917668|yahoo=32344}}
- [https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/players-roster/alec-ingold/ Miami Dolphins bio]
- [https://uwbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6120 Wisconsin Badgers bio]
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Category:American football fullbacks
Category:Players of American football from Green Bay, Wisconsin
Category:Wisconsin Badgers football players
Category:Las Vegas Raiders players
Category:Oakland Raiders players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
Category:African American adoptees
Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen
Category:American Conference Pro Bowl players
Category:University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni