Bad knee eliminates Mark Ingram from two draft boards
 

Report: Bad knee eliminates Mark Ingram from two draft boards

Posted by Evan Silva on April 13, 2011, 8:01 PM EDT
http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.word...-pic.jpg?w=232 Getty ImagesAlabama running back Mark Ingram underwent arthroscopic surgery on August 31 of last year, just prior to the start of the college season. He missed only two games, returning on September 18 to thump the Duke Blue Devils for 151 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries.
Ingram would go on to average 5.54 yards per carry on the season, down from his Heisman-winning 6.12 mark as a sophomore, but still plenty admirable considering the stiff competition in the Southeastern Conference.
But there have been rumors that the long-term stability of Ingram’s knee is tenuous. And NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi reported something that may substantiate that speculation on Wednesday evening’s Path to the Draft.
“I’ve had two teams tell me the knee is very bad,” said Lombardi. “He won’t be on their boards. These are teams that need running backs.”
NFL Network’s Mike Mayock didn’t go as far as Lombardi, but did acknowledge Ingram is in danger of falling out of round one, where he’s so often projected.
“Even fully healthy, I have concerns about whether he’s a first-round pick,” said Mayock of Ingram. “I’m not so sure he’s going there.”
As usual, we’d caution to approach this information while keeping in mind the time of year. Misinformation is king. But this isn’t the first time Lombardi has spoken of potential long-range knee issues for Ingram.
“I think it could cause him to slip (in the draft),” he said on March 31. Lombardi suggested that Ingram may have degenerative arthritis, a condition that has been linked to Da’Quan Bowers and will likely cause the Clemson defensive end to fall on draft weekend, as well.

I despise the rumors that first round players have been removed from teams draft boards completely. Yeah, I'm sure teams wouldn't use a 7th round pick on a first round talent.

I would draft him in the 4th round with no complaints.

and this, ladies and gentlemen, is reason #2 players run for the draft as soon as they can.

He is exactly the kind of guy we will end up with.


Jones isn't getting any younger.


3rd round or later pull the trigger.

If he falls to us in the 2nd you sprint to the podium.

I was thinking that, but I was worried about the backlash. LMAO


Dominate SEC RB, team leader, character guy.

Pioli just JIHP.

I would beat off like Hootie if we drafted Ingram. Him and Charles would be sick.

He is a workhorse just like T Jones used to be.


In fact, he could slide right into that position and we would probably improve overnight. I just can't see us using a 2nd rounder on a RB.....oh......wait.

he will go to miami

<---- Ingram fan

Believe nothing you hear.

So basically there are two teams wanting to draft Ingram very badly that they will say anything in an attempt to have his stock fall in hopes of drafting him at a reduced price.

Thomas Jones also sucked ass the first few years of his NFL career

How is he a workhorse?

The dude only went over 20 carries in 2 games this year. And he only averaged 14 carries a game over his entire career.

I'm not saying he's not talented.....but he's not a workhorse.