Playing at one of the highest demanding positions in football, running backs are usually not known for their longevity and continued high production as they get older. But Baltimore Ravens’ back Mark Ingram believes this won’t apply on him and that he’ll be able to play on a high level well into his 30ties.
Ingram, who turned 30 in December, had a chat with reporters on Tuesday and said that he’s feeling great and that he believes his game will remain strong for the next “four or five years.”
“I’m just blessed, and thankful the Lord has my body feeling this way,” said Ingram. “I’m with a great team that takes care of me, and I feel like I can play this game at a high level — at the highest level — for at least another four or five years. I feel like that. I honestly do.”
Ingram hopes that this longevity could elevate his career and afford him a memorable career.
“When you talk about running backs who had long, prestigious careers, I want to be in that discussion. I want to be talked about that way,” he added. “I just want to be the best player that I can be. I want to win championships, and I want to do it at a high level, and I feel like I can do that for a long time.”
Mark Ingram had a slow start to his professional career, but he managed to find success in recent years. Since 2016, he had three 1,000+ yards seasons, including 2019 in which he rushed for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns. Ingram also became a weapon in the passing game, getting five receiving TDs last season.
