Mark Ingram Rookie Football Card

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Mark Ingram, RB New Orleans Saints

Mark Ingram was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 28th pick of the first round. He was injured for much of his senior year, but has made a full recovery. The Saints thought enough of their draft choice that they quickly traded away Reggie Bush. While the skill set for Ingram is somewhat different, he does have good running skills and is an underrated pass catcher, so he will fill many of the roles Bush was counted on for. Analysts expect Ingram to be a significant part of the Saints offense as long as he stays healthy. Their spread formations will make room for his strong inside running, mostly between the tackles.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Was the top-rated RB in the draft and is a powerful runner who mostly runs inside. He has the patience to wait for a hole to develop and has the explosiveness to hit it quickly. Ingram is a tough back and doesn't go down easily and makes good yardage after contact. His height is just 5-10 but at 215 lbs, he's got plenty of strength. Additional strengths noted by NFL scouts include: Good pass-catching ability out of the backfield, excellent balance and agility both forward and laterally, and the ability to pick running lanes.

On the flip side, Mark Ingram has average speed and won't be a breakaway threat. He'll also need to step up his blocking ability in the NFL. Ingram ran behind an outstanding offensive line at Alabama, relative to the competition, and some analysts suggest that was a larger part of his success than many think.

Top Mark Ingram 2011 Rookie Cards

Ingram was the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner and because of that, card makers have been planning his rookie cards for some time. There are many Mark Ingram rookie football cards to choose from. The list here shows good promise for collectors.