Melvin Ingram (6’2″, 247)
Melvin Ingram spent the last five years of his career as an outside linebacker with the San Diego Chargers, but in college at South Carolina he played all along the defensive line.
Ingram might be the most athletically gifted player on this list and I really think the Dallas Cowboys would be a good landing spot for him. Of course, he might have to add a little bit more weight, but I don’t think that would take away from his explosiveness/athleticism.
In 2016, he finished the year with eight quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles. Those aren’t eye-popping numbers, but in Rod Marinelli’s 4-3 defensive scheme he wouldn’t have to drop into coverage. He would only have to put his hand in the dirt and get after the QB. Something that I think he would excel at.
I don’t think Ingram is in that top-tier of big money free agents this off-season. So, he could be within the price range that the Cowboys are willing to spend.
I really believe that Melvin Ingram would fit right in as a 4-3 defensive end, and excell doing it.
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