We have talked about some interior offensive line options for the Dallas Cowboys previously. Some being in Round 1 others as late as Round 4. What happens if the Cowboys ignore the offensive line in the first round? Who are some options they can look to add later on? LSU interior offensive lineman Ed Ingram is an experienced player, playing in 45 games and starting in 34 of them for LSU. He has Texas roots as he was helped lead Desoto to a Texas State Championship in 2016.
However Ingram comes with some off-field baggage. He was suspended for all of 2018 after being arrested for sexual assault. The charges were dismissed in 2019, leaving NFL teams to investigate what exactly happened and determine whether or not Ingram is deserving of hearing his name called on draft weekend. As for the on-field stuff, the only thing outsiders are equipped to evaluate, here’s what his film and measurables show.
Measurables and Stats
Listed Height: 6-foot-3
Listed Weight: 307 pounds
Jersey Number: 70
Stats (2021): 12 games played
Film Study Information:
Games Watched: UCLA (2021), Kentucky (2021), Alabama (2021)
Best Game: Alabama (2021)
Worst Game: UCLA (2021)
Physical Skills Evaluation:
Balance: Does a good job of staying on his feet, has lapses of being on his heels but it is not on a consistent basis.
Hand Placement: Establishes leverage effectively and quickly. Has very good hand placement, places one low and one high to control their movement.
Power: Attacks with good power, has a stirdy base which I’ ’m sure translates to his upper body. Will engage a defender and wash them down field, out of the play. Not uncommon to see him finish his block in the dirt.
Movement Skills: Very explosive off the snap, can move laterally well and is good in situations where he is asked to be a pulling lead blocker.
Footwork/Foot Speed: Gains good depth in his kick slide, plays…
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