17 Facts About Cornelius Ingram

Cornelius Ingram was born on June 10,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.

Cornelius Ingram played college football and college basketball for the Florida Gators.

Cornelius Ingram was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft and spent three seasons with the team, appearing in no regular season games and spending much of his tenure on the team's practice squad.

Cornelius Ingram spent time on the Detroit Lions' practice squad in 2011 after he was waived by the Eagles during final roster cuts before the start of the season.

Cornelius Ingram practiced at quarterback on the scout team for the Gators but did not see any game action.

Cornelius Ingram was the scout team "Player of the Week" vs Arkansas.

Cornelius Ingram saw action at quarterback in the victory over Louisiana Tech, directing one offensive drive in the fourth quarter.

Cornelius Ingram appeared in several offensive plays at wide receiver throughout the 2006 Outback Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Cornelius Ingram finished the year with 30 receptions for 380 yards.

Cornelius Ingram was a candidate for the John Mackey Award presented to the nation's best tight end.

Cornelius Ingram was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft on April 26,2009, and eventually signed a four-year, $1.9 million contract.

Cornelius Ingram tore his anterior cruciate ligament during Philadelphia's training camp in 2009.

Cornelius Ingram was placed on injured reserve on September 1,2009.

Cornelius Ingram was waived on September 4,2010 during final cuts, but was re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad on November 11.

Cornelius Ingram was re-signed to a future contract on January 11,2011.

On September 1,2012, Cornelius Ingram cleared waivers and was placed on the practice squad.

In December 2014, Cornelius Ingram became the head football coach at his alma mater, Hawthorne High School.