Inside Alec Ingolds Adoption Story

Hard-hitting fullback Alec Ingold has excelled as the Las /Vegas Raiders starting fullback for the past three seasons.At first glance, it would appear as though Ingold has it made, that Carl Banks Jersey he's living every athlete's dream. But, like with every succe s story, there has been no shortage of hardship in the 25-year-old's journey to the league.Ingold and his parents told the story of his adoption in a short NFL Films feature that was released to the public on Thursday.Despite Ingold's appreciation for his beloved adopted family, the fullback opened up some of the struggles he had to cope with at a young age."As a kid, you Alec Ogletree Jersey ask that question, 'Why (was I) being put up for adoption?'" Ingold told NFL Films. "I didn't know if I was too big of a liability for my birth parents. I Evan Engram Jersey didn't know if I was good enough."There were times I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders as a 7-year-old because I needed to be perfect for not being good enough and being put up for adoption and having to go through that."Scroll to ContinueFootball was the way out of those concerns for Ingold. His Eli Manning Jersey career in the sport began with him performing as a star quarterback before he went on to switch to fullback for the University of Wisconsin.Ingold wasn't even drafted, but the Raiders would give him a chance as a profe sional when they signed him as an undrafted free agent.The fullback is an inspiration for many, and he continues to tell his adoption story as a tale of encouragement.Want to talk about this? Want to air your opinion about all things Las Vegas Raiders? Maybe you like to talk Daniel Jones Jersey about other sports that aren't Silver and Black related? We got your back. Make sure you like our