1. Melvin Ingram III was born on April 26,1989 and is an American professional football linebacker.
23 Facts About Melvin Ingram
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Melvin Ingram played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, earning All-American honors in 2011.
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Melvin Ingram was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round with the 18th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Melvin Ingram has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.
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Melvin Ingram attended Richmond Senior High School in Rockingham, North Carolina.
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Melvin Ingram played linebacker for the Gamecocks before switching to defensive end.
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In 2011, Melvin Ingram registered 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and two interceptions.
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Melvin Ingram was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Melvin Ingram played in all 16 games, with two starts.
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On May 14,2013, Melvin Ingram tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the Chargers' organized team activities and was expected to miss the entire 2013 season.
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On December 7,2013, Melvin Ingram was activated off the PUP list prior to Week 14.
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In Week 16, Melvin Ingram sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin while forcing a fumble.
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On October 4,2015, Melvin Ingram strip-sacked Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown and recovered the fumble.
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On June 11,2017, Melvin Ingram signed a four-year, $66 million contract with $42 million guaranteed with the Chargers.
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Melvin Ingram earned the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September 2017 after recording 5.5 sacks, including a three-sack game against the Chiefs in Week 3.
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Melvin Ingram finished the season with 56 combined tackles and 10.5 sacks.
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Melvin Ingram was selected to his first career Pro Bowl after the 2017 season, replacing teammate Joey Bosa.
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Melvin Ingram was ranked 76th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.
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On September 26,2020, Melvin Ingram was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
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Melvin Ingram was placed back on injured reserve on November 27,2020, with a knee injury.
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On July 20,2021, Melvin Ingram signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Melvin Ingram was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on November 2,2021, in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft.
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Melvin Ingram was promoted to the active roster on January 10,2024.