Mark Ingram II

Ingram was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of former wide receiver for the New York Giants, Mark Ingram Sr. He attended Grand Blanc Community High School in Grand Blanc, Michigan, during his freshman, sophomore and junior years, and then Flint Southwestern Academy in Flint, Michigan, for his senior year.{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Bill |date=November 29, 2009 |title=Solid upbringing helping Mark Ingram handle Heisman Trophy hype |url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/112909-mark-ingram-a1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130154/http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/112909-mark-ingram-a1.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=MLive.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram Profile |url=http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3042832 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131114404/http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3042832 |archive-date=January 31, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |website=Scout.com}}{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram news |url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/player/mark-ingram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105035409/http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/player/mark-ingram/ |archive-date=January 5, 2010 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |website=Mlive.com}}{{Cite web |last=Nilsen |first=Dan |date=December 17, 2009 |title=Two years before Heisman Trophy win, Mark Ingram dazzled football fans at Flint Southwestern Academy |url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2009/12/two_years_before_heisman_troph.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130208/http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2009/12/two_years_before_heisman_troph.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=MLive.com |language=en-US}} He was a four-year starter on his high schools' football teams, running for 2,546 yards and 38 touchdowns in his final two seasons.{{Citation |title=Player Profile: Mark Ingram |url=http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ingram_mark00.html |work=Rolltide.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219054922/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ingram_mark00.html |archive-date=December 19, 2008 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram profile |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mark-Ingram-62203 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202055634/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mark-Ingram-62203 |archive-date=December 2, 2014 |access-date=April 19, 2014 |website=Rivals.com}} He was Saginaw Valley MVP, Area Player of the Year, and an All-State selection as a senior. Ingram also played defensively as a cornerback, totaling 84 tackles and eight interceptions his senior year.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram Profile |url=http://hsmichigan.scout.com/a.z?s=207&p=8&c=1&nid=3042832 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021131/http://hsmichigan.scout.com/a.z?s=207&p=8&c=1&nid=3042832 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |website=Scout.com}}

In addition to football, Ingram also ran track and field at Flint, where he was nine-time All-State selection. He competed as a sprinter (PR of 10.69 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.90 seconds in the 200-meter dash) and long jumper (top-leap of 7.25 meters).

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com,{{Cite web |title=Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mark-Ingram-62203 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202055634/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mark-Ingram-62203 |archive-date=December 2, 2014 |access-date=April 19, 2014 |website=sports.yahoo.com}} Ingram was listed as the No. 17 high school athlete in the nation in 2008.{{Cite web |title=Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1834/0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118035741/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1834/0 |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=November 15, 2015 |website=sports.yahoo.com}}

Ingram received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Alabama, where he played for coach Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2008 to 2010.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309194543/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1.html |archive-date=March 9, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}

Ingram played behind Glen Coffee his freshman year, and he was selected to the 2008 SEC All-Freshman Team.{{Cite news |date=December 11, 2008 |title=2008 SEC Football All-Freshman Team Announced |publisher=SEC Sports News |url=http://www.secsports.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=12032}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Clemson. In the victory over the Tigers, he finished with 17 carries for 96 yards.{{Cite web |title=Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, August 30, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124750/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} In the next game against Tulane, he recorded his first collegiate rushing touchdown on a 15-yard run.{{Cite web |title=Tulane at Alabama Box Score, September 6, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130225/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} He followed that up with 51 rushing yards and two more rushing touchdowns in a victory over Western Kentucky in the next game.{{Cite web |title=Western Kentucky at Alabama Box Score, September 13, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-13-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184346/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-13-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} On November 1, against Arkansas State, he finished with 113 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Arkansas State at Alabama Box Score, November 1, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130311/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} In the Iron Bowl, against Auburn, he finished with 64 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 27 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Auburn at Alabama Box Score, November 29, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-29-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184547/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-29-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} In the SEC Championship against Florida, he was held to 21 rushing yards but had a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Florida vs Alabama Box Score, December 6, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-12-06-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130314/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-12-06-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the Sugar Bowl, against Utah, he finished the season with 26 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Sugar Bowl – Utah vs Alabama Box Score, January 2, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-01-02-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130323/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-01-02-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} Overall, in the 2008 season, he finished with 728 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184524/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} His team-high 12 touchdowns also set the Alabama freshman school record.

In the season opener of the 2009–10 season (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game: #5 Alabama against #7 Virginia Tech), Ingram was the player of the game with 150 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Virginia Tech vs Alabama Box Score, September 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919131355/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-alabama.html |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |access-date=August 25, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

On October 3, against Kentucky, he had 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Kentucky Box Score, October 3, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-03-kentucky.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130131/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-03-kentucky.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} On October 10, against Ole Miss, he finished with 172 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Mississippi Box Score, October 10, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-mississippi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124737/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-mississippi.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} On October 17, in a game against South Carolina, Ingram ran for a career-high 246 yards.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina at Alabama Box Score, October 17, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182144/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} He was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2009 |title=Mark Ingram named SEC Offensive Player of the Week |url=http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aab.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113071938/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aab.html |archive-date=January 13, 2010 |website=Rolltide.com}} On November 7, against LSU, he finished with 22 carries for 144 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 7, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-07-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130210/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-07-alabama.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} In the next game, against Mississippi State, he finished with 149 rushing yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Mississippi State Box Score, November 14, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-14-mississippi-state.html |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}

In the 2009 SEC Championship Game versus the undefeated and top-ranked Florida Gators, Ingram rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 76 receiving yards to combine for 189 all-purpose yards.{{Cite web |title=Florida vs Alabama Box Score, December 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-05-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124758/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-05-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the game, Ingram also surpassed Bobby Humphrey's single-season rushing record for the Crimson Tide, reaching 1,542 rushing yards for the season.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Christopher |date=December 6, 2009 |title=Ingram sets single-season rushing record |url=http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1025225 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716161057/http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1025225 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |access-date=August 25, 2022 |website=Rivals.com}}

On December 12, Ingram won the Heisman Trophy in the closest vote in the award's 75-year history. He edged out Toby Gerhart by 28 votes.{{Cite web |title=2009 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2009.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212171239/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2009.html |archive-date=December 12, 2021 |access-date=August 25, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2009 |title=Ingram breaks Humphrey's Bama mark |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4717289 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610232209/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4717289 |archive-date=June 10, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Ingram was Alabama's first Heisman winner, the third consecutive sophomore to win the award, and the first running back to win the award since Reggie Bush.{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2009 |title=Ingram wins Alabama's 1st Heisman |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4737524 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126041125/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4737524 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |access-date=August 2, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} At the time, Ingram was nine days shy of his twentieth birthday, making him the youngest player to win the Heisman.{{Cite news |last=Matuszewski |first=Erik |date=December 9, 2012 |title=Texas A&M's 'Johnny Football' Is First Freshman Heisman Winner |work=Bloomberg News |url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-08/texas-a-and-m-s-johnny-football-is-first-freshman-heisman-winner |url-status=dead |access-date=December 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212003152/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-08/texas-a-and-m-s-johnny-football-is-first-freshman-heisman-winner |archive-date=December 12, 2012}} Ingram was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American, having received first-team honors from the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News, and Walter Camp Football Foundation.{{Cite news |title=2009 Associated Press All-America Team |publisher=CBSSports.com |url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12665429 |url-status=live |access-date=December 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126045749/http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12665429 |archive-date=January 26, 2012}}{{Cite news |date=December 3, 2009 |title=2009 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America Team |publisher=AFCA.com |url=http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=204843538 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206043713/http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=204843538 |archive-date=December 6, 2009}}

On January 7, 2010, Alabama defeated Texas 37–21 to win the BCS National Championship.{{Cite web |title=BCS Championship – Texas vs Alabama Box Score, January 7, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-07-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112082833/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-07-alabama.html |archive-date=January 12, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Ingram received honors as Offensive MVP after rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.{{Cite news |date=January 7, 2010 |title=Alabama defeats Texas, rolls to first national title since 1992 |work=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=300070333 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211194142/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=300070333 |archive-date=February 11, 2010}} For the 2009 season, Ingram rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns, and also had 334 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2009–10 Overall Individual Statistics |url=http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/teamcume.html#TEAM.IND |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219201248/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/teamcume.html#TEAM.IND |archive-date=December 19, 2012 |access-date=January 8, 2011 |website=RollTide.com}}{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130247/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}

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Ingram was ruled out for the season opener after undergoing minor knee surgery the week prior to the opening game against San Jose State.{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2010 |title=Alabama's Mark Ingram out for opener |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5515780 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901234758/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5515780 |archive-date=September 1, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} Sophomore running back Trent Richardson filled in for Ingram for the first two games, after it was announced that the junior was not likely to play against Penn State on September 11.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2010 |title=Mark Ingram back running, still doubtful |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5546578 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912004507/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5546578 |archive-date=September 12, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He eventually made his season debut in a road game against Duke, rushing for 151 yards on nine carries, including two touchdowns in the first quarter, as Alabama routed the Blue Devils 62–13.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2010 |title=Alabama rolls as Mark Ingram runs for 151 yards, 2 TDs in season debut |url=http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302610150 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201083633/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302610150 |archive-date=December 1, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Duke Box Score, September 18, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-duke.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814022504/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-duke.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}

After a 3–0 start, Alabama traveled to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to face the Arkansas Razorbacks in the conference opener for the Crimson Tide. Ingram and the Alabama offense came back from a 20–7 third quarter deficit to take a 24–20 lead with just over three minutes remaining, when Ingram capped a short, 12-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, September 25, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-arkansas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128021350/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-arkansas.html |archive-date=January 28, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2010 |title=Mark Ingram TD completes rally as Ryan Mallett INTs doom Arkansas |url=http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302680008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201083634/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302680008 |archive-date=December 1, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Ingram finished with 157 yards on 21 attempts and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2010 |title=Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks – Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=302680008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201083615/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=302680008 |archive-date=December 1, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} He did not break 100 yards again during the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13981/mark-ingram-ii |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130200402/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=379061 |archive-date=November 30, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} On October 9, Alabama suffered their first loss since the 2009 Sugar Bowl when the team fell 35–21 to South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium. Ingram was held to a season-low 41 yards on 11 carries in the loss.{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2010 |title=Stephen Garcia tosses 3 TDs to help South Carolina upset Alabama |url=http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302822579 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201032930/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302822579 |archive-date=December 1, 2010 |access-date=December 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |title=Alabama at South Carolina Box Score, October 9, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-09-south-carolina.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814022901/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-09-south-carolina.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In his final collegiate game, he finished with 59 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Michigan State in the Capitol One Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Capital One Bowl – Michigan State vs Alabama Box Score, January 1, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-01-01-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814023448/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-01-01-alabama.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}}

Ingram finished his junior season with 875 yards on 158 carries with 13 touchdowns, with an additional 282 yards receiving and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130301/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-ingram-1/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On January 6, 2011, Ingram announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Brian |date=January 7, 2011 |title=Ingram, Dareus, Jones going pro, Hightower returning |url=http://www.tidesports.com/article/20110107/NEWS/110109699/1011?Title=Ingram-Dareus-Jones-going-pro-Hightower-returning |access-date=January 7, 2011 |website=The Tuscaloosa News}}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web |last=Kausler Jr. |first=Don |date=January 7, 2011 |title=Tide's Marcell Dareus, Mark Ingram, Julio Jones announce they are going pro |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/01/tides_marcell_dareus_mark_ingr.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110110133721/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/01/tides_marcell_dareus_mark_ingr.html |archive-date=January 10, 2011 |access-date=January 7, 2011 |website=The Birmingham News}} At the time of the announcement, he was projected as a first round pick. On April 19, 2011, Ingram was voted by fans to be on the Cover of NCAA Football 12 On PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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The New Orleans Saints selected Ingram in the first round with the 28th pick in the 2011 NFL draft—the same pick number the Giants used to draft his father, Mark Ingram Sr., twenty-four years earlier, at the same age.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080807/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Duncan |first=Jeff |date=April 29, 2011 |title=New Orleans Saints hit daily double with Mark Ingram, Cameron Jordan |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/04/saints_hit_daily_double_with_m.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501013654/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/04/saints_hit_daily_double_with_m.html |archive-date=May 1, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |website=The Times-Picayune |location=New Orleans}} Ingram was the first running back drafted in 2011; since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, this was the latest pick used for the first running back chosen in an NFL draft.{{Cite news |last=Kaberon |first=Eli |date=February 22, 2012 |title=Running backs losing their first-round luster |work=Pro Football Weekly |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/02/22/running-backs-losing-their-first-round-luster |url-status=dead |access-date=September 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419214030/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/02/22/running-backs-losing-their-first-round-luster |archive-date=April 19, 2012}} The Saints acquired the pick from the New England Patriots, trading their second-round selection (#56 overall) and their first-round selection in 2012 to do so. As Alabama head coach Nick Saban is part of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's coaching tree, the Patriots were widely assumed to be interested in drafting Ingram themselves.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=April 19, 2011 |title=Source: Patriots to host Mark Ingram |url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=6383982 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423033600/http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=6383982 |archive-date=April 23, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |website=ESPN.com}} On July 28, 2011, Ingram decided on the number #28 in honor of his and his father's draft pick number.{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2011 |title=Mark Ingram agrees to deal with Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6818530/new-orleans-saints-reach-deal-mark-ingram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112210358/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6818530/new-orleans-saints-reach-deal-mark-ingram |archive-date=January 12, 2012 |access-date=August 28, 2011 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} The next day Ingram agreed with the Saints on a four-year contract, with three years guaranteed and a fifth year option. The contract was worth $7.41 million, with a $3.89 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=July 30, 2011 |title=Details are in on Mark Ingram's contract with New Orleans Saints |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/07/details_are_in_on_mark_ingrams.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901084815/http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/07/details_are_in_on_mark_ingrams.html |archive-date=September 1, 2011 |access-date=August 28, 2011 |website=The Times-Picayune |location=New Orleans}}

On August 12, 2011, Ingram scored his first career touchdown as a Saint on a 14-yard run in a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Andrew |date=August 13, 2011 |title=New Orleans Saints' Mark Ingram talks about his first NFL TD |url=http://videos.nola.com/times-picayune/2011/08/new_orleans_saints_mark_ingram.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820110157/http://videos.nola.com/times-picayune/2011/08/new_orleans_saints_mark_ingram.html |archive-date=August 20, 2011 |access-date=August 28, 2011 |website=The Times-Picayune |location=New Orleans}} On September 25, Ingram scored his first touchdown in regular season play as a Saint on a tough [https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13981/mark-ingram 13-yard run] against the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2011 |title=Drew Brees picks up Saints in 4th twice as Texans falter late |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310925018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027104300/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310925018 |archive-date=October 27, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On October 23, late in the game on Sunday Night Football in a runaway win against the Indianapolis Colts Ingram injured his heel.{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2011 |title=Drew Brees nearly flawless as Saints pick apart unarmed Colts |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311023018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825154216/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311023018 |archive-date=August 25, 2022 |access-date=October 30, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} It was considered a 'day-to-day' injury at first, but Ingram was unable to practice the entire week and missed the following game versus the winless St. Louis Rams which ended in a 31–21 loss for the Saints.{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2011 |title=Rams upset Saints as Steven Jackson runs for 159, 2 TDs |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311030014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011143748/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311030014 |archive-date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He returned to action against the Atlanta Falcons on November 13.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – November 13th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814054940/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130atl.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 28, against the New York Giants, he finished with 80 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at New Orleans Saints – November 28th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111280nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009133434/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111280nor.htm |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In his final action of the 2011 season on December 4, he finished with 54 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints – December 4th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040nor.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He suffered a toe injury and missed the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Woodyard |first=Eric |date=December 8, 2011 |title=New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram of Flint may be sidelined with a toe injury |url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2011/12/new_orleans_saints_rb_mark_ing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130156/http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2011/12/new_orleans_saints_rb_mark_ing.html |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=MLive.com |language=en-US}} He finished his rookie season with 474 rushing yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184322/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Ingram was the Saints' leading rusher for the 2012 season, sharing the backfield with Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, and Chris Ivory.{{Cite web |title=2012 New Orleans Saints Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2012.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306064025/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2012.htm |archive-date=March 6, 2019 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Early in the season, Ingram was part of a more balanced backfield but starting in Week 10, he earned significantly more carries. Overall, in the 2012 season, he finished with 602 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206073601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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After wearing the #28 jersey for two seasons, Ingram changed to number 22, the number he wore at Alabama, before the beginning of the 2013 season.{{Cite web |last=Gould |first=Izzy |date=March 19, 2013 |title=Heisman Trophy winner and former Alabama star Mark Ingram is wearing a new number |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/heisman_trophy_winner_and_form.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215105717/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/heisman_trophy_winner_and_form.html |archive-date=December 15, 2014 |access-date=December 10, 2014 |website=AL.com}} The 2013 season was one of lessened production for Ingram. He started off the season slow with only 31 combined rushing yards in the first two games.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021356/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080nor.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182104/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ingram's performance was hampered by a toe injury. He returned to action on November 3, but only posted 19 rushing yards against the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at New York Jets – November 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206092051/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030nyj.htm |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, a 49–17 win over the Dallas Cowboys, he had a career day with 145 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints – November 10th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311100nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206092053/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311100nor.htm |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Over the remainder of the season, he eclipsed 50 rushing yards only once, against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – December 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206092050/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220car.htm |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, in the 2013 season, he finished with 386 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206073607/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Saints qualified for the playoffs in the 2013 season. In the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, he finished with 97 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and 17 receiving yards in the 26–24 victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – January 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190618/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040phi.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks, he finished with 49 rushing yards in the 23–15 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – January 11th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110sea.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the season opener, against the Atlanta Falcons, he finished with 60 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 37–34 overtime loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021727/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070atl.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, a 26–24 loss to the Cleveland Browns, he finished with 83 rushing yards and his third rushing touchdown of the season.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns – September 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051605/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140cle.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 26, Ingram ran for a career-high 172 yards on 24 carries and added one touchdown as the Saints defeated the Green Bay Packers 44–23.{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2014 |title=Drew Brees leads Saints' blowout of Packers as Aaron Rodgers falters |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554313 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027055901/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554313 |archive-date=October 27, 2014 |access-date=October 26, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} With his 30-carry, 100-yard and two-touchdown performance against the Carolina Panthers in the Saints' next game, Ingram became the first Saint since Deuce McAllister in 2006 to rush for over 100 yards in consecutive games.{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2014 |title=Saints down Panthers, end seven-game road losing streak |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554309 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031074417/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554309 |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – October 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410300car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005310/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410300car.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the San Francisco 49ers, he finished with 120 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints – November 9th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602104327/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090nor.htm |archive-date=June 2, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13, he had 122 rushing yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300pit.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the last three games of the regular season, he finished with a rushing touchdown in each game.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears – December 15th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412150chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005104/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412150chi.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – December 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412210nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703055846/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412210nor.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280tam.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2014 NFL season with a career-high 1,109 yards from scrimmage (964 rushing yards and 145 receiving yards).{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned his first career Pro Bowl nomination.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 7, 2015, Ingram and the Saints agreed to a four-year deal worth $16 million.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=March 7, 2015 |title=Mark Ingram staying with Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12441322/mark-ingram-new-orleans-saints-reach-four-year-deal. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825154217/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12441322/mark-ingram-new-orleans-saints-reach-four-year-deal. |archive-date=August 25, 2022 |access-date=March 7, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} In the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, he was held to 24 rushing yards but had eight receptions for 98 receiving yards in the 31–19 loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130crd.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 4, against the Dallas Cowboys, he had 128 scrimmage yards in the 26–20 victory.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040nor.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 15, against the Atlanta Falcons, he finished with 46 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – October 15th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510150nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225026/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510150nor.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, a 27–21 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, he had his most productive game of the season with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005204/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250clt.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 15, Ingram injured his shoulder in the Week 10 loss to the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127002302/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200nor.htm |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=November 15, 2015 |title=A 'nick' slows Saints' Mark Ingram; CB Keenan Lewis injures knee |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/19400/saints-mark-ingram-had-a-nick-keenan-lewis-thinks-mcl-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231210045/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/19400/saints-mark-ingram-had-a-nick-keenan-lewis-thinks-mcl-injury |archive-date=December 31, 2015 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} Ingram's shoulder injury sidelined him in the season's final four games.{{Cite web |title=2015 New Orleans Saints Injuries |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015_injuries.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810015710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015_injuries.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2015 season with 769 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and 405 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707191238/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2016 season, Ingram shared the backfield with Tim Hightower but had a majority of the backfield carries.{{Cite web |title=2016 New Orleans Saints Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420144141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2016.htm |archive-date=April 20, 2020 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 6, against the San Francisco 49ers, he finished with 158 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 9.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – November 6th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611060sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630143903/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611060sfo.htm |archive-date=June 30, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 12, Ingram ran for 146 yards on 14 attempts and a touchdown along with one catch for 21 yards for a touchdown in a 49–21 win against the Los Angeles Rams, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Ortega |first=Mark E. |date=November 30, 2016 |title=Ingram, Mack among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ingram-mack-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000748835 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401164837/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000748835/article/ingram-mack-among-nfl-players-of-the-week?campaign=Twitter_atn |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=NFL.com}} Five weeks later, against the Atlanta Falcons, Ingram rushed for 103 yards on 20 attempts becoming the Saints' first 1,000 yard rusher since Deuce McAllister in 2006 over a decade earlier.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints Single-Season Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130051453/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-rushing.htm |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the season with 1,043 rushing yards and added an additional 319 receiving yards to go along with 10 total touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005308/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ingram's 5.1 yards per attempt ranked ninth among NFL running backs in 2016.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile: Efficiency |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/mark-ingram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126103059/https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/mark-ingram/ |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}

Ingram began the 2017 season sharing carries with former Vikings star Adrian Peterson and rookie Alvin Kamara, but became the team's first-option rusher in Week 3.{{Cite web |title=2017 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329201656/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2017.htm |archive-date=March 29, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} After averaging just 42 yards a game through the first four, after the Saints' bye week Ingram had consecutive 100+ yard games against Detroit and Green Bay in Weeks 6 and 7, including his first three touchdowns of the season.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints – October 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114231702/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150nor.htm |archive-date=January 14, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers – October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330211210/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220gnb.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 10, he led the NFL with 131 rushing yards and his first career game with three touchdowns in an emphatic 47–10 victory over Buffalo, moving him into a three-way tie for the league lead in rushing touchdowns at seven with Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints – November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129204431/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190nor.htm |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 11, he again led the NFL with 134 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries in a 34–31 overtime win over Washington, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Lam, Quang M. |date=November 22, 2017 |title=Antonio Brown, Mark Ingram among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-mark-ingram-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000881394 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030831/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000881394/article/antonio-brown-mark-ingram-among-players-of-week |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 13, he recorded 85 yards rushing and scored his NFL-leading ninth rushing touchdown (trailing only teammate Kamara and Todd Gurley for the lead in total touchdowns; they had 11 each).{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115212235/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/ |archive-date=January 15, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 19, 2017, Ingram was named to his second Pro Bowl alongside Kamara, becoming the first ever pair of running backs from the same team to earn the honors.{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220125215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters |archive-date=December 20, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the regular season with career-highs of 1,124 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 58 receptions, and 416 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished sixth in the league in rushing yards, and second in rushing touchdowns behind Todd Gurley.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Rushing & Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127193737/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/rushing.htm |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ingram and Kamara became the first running back duo in NFL history to each have over 1,500 scrimmage yards in the same season. The Saints won the NFC South in the 2017 season. In the Wild Card Round, against the Carolina Panthers, Ingram finished with 22 rushing yards and 13 receiving yards in the 31–26 victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – January 7th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801070nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174558/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801070nor.htm |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Minnesota Vikings, he finished with 25 rushing yards in the 29–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – January 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116155148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140min.htm |archive-date=January 16, 2018 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 43rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408124716/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On May 8, 2018, Ingram was suspended for the first four games of the season due to violating the policy on performance-enhancing drugs.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=May 8, 2018 |title=Saints RB Mark Ingram suspended four games for PEDs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-rb-mark-ingram-suspended-four-games-for-peds-0ap3000000931997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922152927/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000931997/article/saints-rb-mark-ingram-suspended-four-games-for-peds |archive-date=September 22, 2018 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He returned in Week 5 and recorded 53 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 43–19 victory over the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Mark Ingram returns with 2 touchdowns on Drew Brees' record-breaking night |url=https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/10/mark_ingram_returns_with_2_tou.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232437/https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/10/mark_ingram_returns_with_2_tou.html |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=AL.com |language=en-US}} In Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 104 rushing yards, 58 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown in the 51–14 victory.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Saints' offense erupts with five first-half TDs in win vs. Bengals |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/286912 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202042014/http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/286912 |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In Week 11, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had 103 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Brees, Saints singe sinking Eagles, 48–7 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/11/18/brees-saints-singe-sinking-eagles-48-7/38560715/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202044501/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/11/18/brees-saints-singe-sinking-eagles-48-7/38560715/ |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ingram recorded his 50th touchdown, surpassing Deuce McAllister for the Saints franchise record for rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Rod |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Mark Ingram passes Deuce McAllister to become Saints' all-time leader in rushing touchdowns |url=https://www.nola.com/article_e5753041-00c2-56b5-8a11-f2f116182ef2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218031912/https://www.nola.com/article_e5753041-00c2-56b5-8a11-f2f116182ef2.html |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=December 18, 2019 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} Overall, in the 2018 season, Ingram had 645 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns to go along with 21 receptions for 170 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203133733/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Saints won the NFC South and had home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs as the #1-seed.{{Cite web |title=2018 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107142917/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2018.htm |archive-date=January 7, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, Ingram had 53 rushing yards in the 20–14 victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints – January 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065321/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |archive-date=February 1, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams, he had 31 rushing yards in the 26–23 overtime loss.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – January 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723191903/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |archive-date=July 23, 2020 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 80th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405061617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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On March 13, 2019, Ingram signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 13, 2019 |title=RB Mark Ingram signs with Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rb-mark-ingram-signs-with-baltimore-ravens-0ap3000001022405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923224235/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022405/article/rb-mark-ingram-signs-with-baltimore-ravens |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Ravens Get Former Saints RB Mark Ingram |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/reports-ravens-getting-former-saints-rb-mark-ingram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415131548/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/reports-ravens-getting-former-saints-rb-mark-ingram |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} Ingram made his debut with the Ravens in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. In the game, Ingram rushed 14 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns as the Ravens won 59–10.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Jackson's 5 TD passes help Ravens drub Dolphins 59–10 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127954 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909065717/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127954 |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ingram rushed 16 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns as the Ravens lost 33–28.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Mahomes throws 3 TD passes as Chiefs hold off Ravens, 33–28 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127953 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418035402/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127953 |archive-date=April 18, 2020 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 9 against the New England Patriots, Ingram rushed 15 times for 115 yards and caught two passes for 29 yards in the 37–20 win.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2019 |title=Unbeaten no more, Patriots fall to Jackson and Ravens 37–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127899 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105152057/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127899 |archive-date=November 5, 2019 |access-date=November 3, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 11 against the Houston Texans, Ingram rushed 13 times for 48 yards and caught three passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns in the 41–7 win.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Ravens harass Watson, beat Texans 41–7 for 6th straight win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128047 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119150728/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128047 |archive-date=November 19, 2019 |access-date=November 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Ingram rushed 15 times for 111 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for a seven-yard touchdown in the 45–6 win.{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson throws 5 TD passes, Ravens rout Rams 45–6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120021313/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128012 |archive-date=January 20, 2020 |access-date=November 25, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, Ingram rushed eight times for 55 yards and caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game due to a calf injury. Without Ingram, the Ravens won 31–15. During the game, Ingram surpassed 1,000 rushing yards on the season.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Ravens win 11th straight, clinch top seed in AFC playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127904 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223124553/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127904 |archive-date=December 23, 2019 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On the season, Ingram finished with 1,018 rushing yards and ten rushing touchdowns to go along with 26 receptions for 247 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111010759/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=January 11, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He earned his third Pro Bowl nomination for his accomplishments in the 2019 season.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627030242/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 44th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115200015/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 2 against the Houston Texans, Ingram rushed nine times for 55 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season during the 33–16 win.{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Ravens extend regular-season run, dominate Texans 33–16 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220181 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003185001/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220181 |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |access-date=September 20, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 23, 2020,{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=November 23, 2020 |title=Ravens Place Mark Ingram, J.K. Dobbins, Brandon Williams on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-place-mark-ingram-j-k-dobbins-brandon-williams-on-reserve-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117193158/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-place-mark-ingram-j-k-dobbins-brandon-williams-on-reserve-covid-19-list |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |access-date=December 29, 2020 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} and activated on December 5.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Ravens Activate Three More Players From Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-activate-three-more-players-from-reserve-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225124309/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-activate-three-more-players-from-reserve-covid-19-list |archive-date=December 25, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2020 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} Despite this, his playing time became increasingly limited behind rookie J. K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill. After playing only one snap in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, Ingram was a healthy scratch for Weeks 15 and 16 before entering in a backup role in Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals, which ended up being his final game as a Raven.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710130451/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=July 10, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108041641/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030cin.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Overall, Ingram finished the 2020 season with 72 carries for 299 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in 11 games.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710130451/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=July 10, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On January 19, 2021, Ingram was waived by the Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=January 19, 2021 |title=Mark Ingram Officially Released, Thanks Ravens in Goodbye Message |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/mark-ingram-officially-released-thanks-ravens-in-goodbye-message |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221135009/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/mark-ingram-officially-released-thanks-ravens-in-goodbye-message |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |access-date=February 18, 2021 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

On March 24, 2021, Ingram signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans for $2.5 million including a $500,000 signing bonus.{{Cite news |date=March 24, 2021 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2021) |work=HoustonTexans.com |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2021 |url-status=live |access-date=March 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326082137/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2021 |archive-date=March 26, 2021}}

On October 29, 2021, Ingram was traded back to the Saints in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round pick.{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2021 |title=New Orleans Saints acquire running back Mark Ingram II from Houston Texans |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-acquire-running-back-mark-ingram-ii-from-houston-texans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029220026/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-acquire-running-back-mark-ingram-ii-from-houston-texans |archive-date=October 29, 2021 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} Ingram became the New Orleans Saints' all-time rushing yards leader in the 2021 NFL season in Week 10, against the Tennessee Titans, surpassing the previous record holder, Deuce McAllister.{{Cite web |last=Mosley |first=Kyle T. |date=November 14, 2021 |title=Mark Ingram Becomes Saints' All-Time Leading Rusher, Eclipsing Deuce McAllister |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/mark-ingram-saints-all-time-leading-rusher |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} He finished the 2021 season with 160 carries for 554 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 27 receptions for 162 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825154220/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2021/ |archive-date=August 25, 2022 |access-date=August 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On October 31, 2022, it was announced that Ingram would miss 3–4 weeks after suffering a grade 2 MCL sprain against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Erin |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Report: Saints' Mark Ingram 'Likely' Out 3–4 Weeks with Knee Injury; Has MCL Sprain |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10020238-report-saints-mark-ingram-likely-out-3-4-weeks-with-knee-injury-has-mcl-sprain |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 14.{{Cite news |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Saints' Mark Ingram: Moved to IR, ending season |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/saints-mark-ingram-moved-to-ir-ending-season/amp/ |access-date=December 14, 2022 |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215051037/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/saints-mark-ingram-moved-to-ir-ending-season/amp/ |url-status=live }} In the 2022 season, Ingram appeared in ten games and started three. He finished with 62 carries for 233 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Mark Ingram 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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On July 6, 2023, Ingram announced his retirement from playing football along with his decision to join Fox Sports' Big Noon Kickoff show.{{Cite web |last=Gaither |first=Joe |date=July 6, 2023 |title=Alabama's Original Heisman Trophy Winner Retires From NFL; Joining Big Noon Kickoff Cast |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamanfl/alabamas-original-heisman-trophy-winner-retires-from-national-football-league-joining-big-noon-kickoff-cast-gaither |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hendrix |first=John |date=July 6, 2023 |title=Mark Ingram to Join FOX Sports |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/former-saints-running-back-mark-ingram-fox-sports |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}

On June 4, 2021, it was reported that Ingram joined D.C. United's ownership group as an investor.{{Cite news |date=June 4, 2021 |title=Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II joins DC United ownership group |work=sportsnaut.com |url=https://sportsnaut.com/houston-texans-running-back-mark-ingram-ii-joins-dc-united-ownership-group/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610221812/https://sportsnaut.com/houston-texans-running-back-mark-ingram-ii-joins-dc-united-ownership-group/ |archive-date=June 10, 2021}}

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