Melvin Ingram, outside linebacker
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Entering the NFL as the No. 18 overall pick in 2012, Ingram was certainly expected to make a big impact for the San Diego Chargers. Unfortunately for him, his career was derailed early by injuries, and he only started 12 games in his first three years, during which time his statistical and overall impact was nominal.
The past two seasons, however, have shown us what Ingram’s truly capable of doing at the highest level of competition. Starting in all 32 games, he has tallied 125 total tackles, 18.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles.
The best thing about Ingram is that he’s devastatingly good against the run in addition to being a phenomenal pass rusher off the edge.
If the Chargers are smart, they’ll figure out a way to retain him, especially now that Joey Bosa has emerged as another offensive line wrecker.
It might take the franchise tag to lock him up before he hits free agency, because we’re betting Ingram’s representatives are going to be pushing for a big number. Elite pass rushers are getting paid almost as much as quarterbacks these days, and Ingram’s not far from the top of the heap.