Mark Ingram
- Heisman Trophy Winner & 3-Time Pro Bowler — A national champion and 12-year NFL veteran who finished his career with 8,111 rushing yards and 75 total touchdowns.
- Proven Leader & Teammate — Known for bringing energy, accountability, authenticity, and a team-first mentality to every locker room.
- From the Field to the Broadcast Booth — Mark brings lessons from elite competition, adversity, leadership, and reinventing yourself after professional sports.
Mark Ingram Speaker Biography
Mark Ingram II is a Heisman Trophy winner, three-time Pro Bowl running back, College Football Hall of Famer, and former NFL standout whose career has been defined by perseverance, leadership, and a relentless commitment to excellence.
A standout at the University of Alabama, Ingram became the first player in Crimson Tide history to win the Heisman Trophy in 2009, rushing for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns while helping Alabama capture the national championship. He was also named a unanimous All-American and the SEC Offensive Player of the Year.
Selected 28th overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft, Ingram went on to play 12 seasons with the Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans. He finished his NFL career with 8,111 rushing yards and 65 rushing touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2014, 2017, and 2019.
Beyond football, Ingram has built a reputation as an engaging personality, leader, and advocate for giving back. Through the Mark Ingram Foundation, he supports children with incarcerated parents, and he has been recognized for his community service, including an NFLPA Community MVP Award.
Following his playing career, Ingram transitioned into sports broadcasting as a college football analyst for FOX Sports. In 2026, he was selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, adding another milestone to an already remarkable career.
Book this SpeakerSpeech Topics
The Championship Mindset
How to develop the mentality, preparation, discipline, and confidence required to perform at the highest level.
Leadership That Brings Teams Together
Lessons on accountability, trust, communication, and putting the success of the team ahead of individual recognition.
Overcoming Adversity & Bouncing Back
Mark shares how setbacks, challenges, injuries, and changing circumstances can become opportunities for growth and greater success.
Winning Together: The Power of Teamwork
Why elite performance depends on people who trust one another, hold each other accountable, and consistently have each other’s backs.
From Athlete to Broadcaster: Reinventing Yourself
Insights on navigating major career transitions, embracing a new identity, and finding success beyond the profession that made you famous.
Perform at Your Best
Practical lessons from professional football on preparation, consistency, resilience, confidence, and maintaining high standards when the pressure is on.
