Alec Ingold facts for kids
Ingold in the 2019 NFL season
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| No. 30 – Miami Dolphins | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | July 9, 1996 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Bay Port (Suamico, Wisconsin) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Wisconsin (2015–2018) | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Alec Ingold is a professional American football player. He plays as a fullback for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on July 9, 1996. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Alec Ingold's Early Life and High School Years
Alec Ingold grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In high school, he was a talented dual-threat quarterback at Bay Port High School. This means he was good at both running with the ball and throwing it.
He first planned to play for Northern Illinois. However, he later chose to accept a scholarship from Wisconsin. During his senior year, he was named the Wisconsin Player of the Year by both the Associated Press and Gatorade.
Alec Ingold's College Football Career
Alec Ingold played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. He started as a linebacker, which is a defensive position. But due to an injury to another player, he moved to running back. Later, he found his main position as a fullback.
A fullback is a player who blocks for other runners and sometimes carries the ball or catches passes. Alec often played in "short-yardage" situations. This means when his team needed only a few yards to get a first down or score a touchdown. He was very good at scoring touchdowns when he carried the ball.
After his senior year, Alec was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl. This is a special game where top college players show their skills to NFL teams. He was also the only true fullback invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in 2019. The Combine is where players do physical tests like running and jumping for NFL scouts.
Alec Ingold's Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL: Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders
In 2019, Alec Ingold signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the NFL draft but was still signed by a team. He made his first start on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos.
In Week 10 of his first season, Alec scored his first career touchdown. This happened in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. In 2020, the team moved and became the Las Vegas Raiders. Alec scored the first touchdown for the Raiders in their new home, Allegiant Stadium.
That same year, Alec was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. This award honors NFL players who are great on the field and do a lot of good in their communities. Sadly, in 2021, Alec suffered a serious knee injury called a torn ACL, which ended his season early.
Playing for the Miami Dolphins
In 2022, Alec Ingold signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He quickly became an important part of their team. In 2023, he signed a new three-year contract extension, showing that the Dolphins wanted him to stay.
Alec Ingold's Personal Life
Alec Ingold is a Christian. He is married to Alexa Ingold.
Alec was adopted when he was a child. Now, he helps different groups that work to raise awareness about adoption and help children find loving families.
Before he started his NFL career, Alec even had an internship at Oracle Corporation. This was his backup plan in case he didn't make an NFL team. He was also a state champion wrestler in high school, winning a big title in his weight class.
