The pluses: Known as a physical "hammer," the 6-1, 240-pound Ingold brings some untapped potential as a receiver out of the backfield as well. He's scored three touchdowns (including one against the Dolphins) on 28 career receptions, with a long of 29 yards, and at just 25 years old, this feels like an area that can be developed in Miami. As a prepster with a wrestling background, the versatile Ingold originally committed to Northern Illinois as a quarterback before enrolling at Wisconsin, where he also played linebacker before settling in at fullback. He was also the Raiders' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2020.
The negatives: Seen as an average athlete, Ingold only had 15 career rushing attempts in his three years with the Raiders, averaging less than 1.5 yards on those carries. Perhaps the biggest question mark for him is his health status after tearing his ACL in November of last year. While he's reportedly on track to be ready for training camp, his potentially crucial role within the 'Fins attack could make his recovery a storyline to follow throughout the summer.
The bottom line: The importance of fullback Kyle Juszcyzk to the success of McDaniel's offense in San Francisco has been well-documented. Early on, it became clear that the new coach would need a proven piece at fullback to help bring the expected zone run game to life. The Dolphins moved quickly on Ingold despite his major injury, signaling how the coaching staff views his potential within the scheme. It's hard to argue with the success of Wisconsin running backs in the NFL, and the development of Ingold's role for the 'Fins should be fun to watch this season and beyond. For bonus points, Ingold shouted out Miami legend Larry Csonka during his introductory press conference, making the newcomer an early fan favorite.
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