Morgan State University Athletics

Bear Bits: a veteran who returns to the Bears healthy for the 2013 season… will look to showcase his versatility and pass catching ability … excellent run-blocker … explosive off the line of scrimmage … soft hands … expected to be a much more valuable contributor … strong work ethic …  As a Sophomore in 2012: played in four games before suffering a season-ending injury … had five receptions for 109 yards, including a touchdown … Transferred from L.A. Pierce College: was a First-Team All-Conference selection at tight end ... was ranked No. 1 tight end in JUCO ... had 32 receptions for 395 yards and two TDs as a freshman ... recorded 28 catches for 375 yards and scored seven TDs in sophomore year ...  High School: played for the Winslow Township Eagles under Coach Michael McBride ... lettered in three sports (football, basketball & baseball) ... was an All-Conference second team selection in football and baseball in 12th grade ... Personal:  born December 1989 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... son of Tina Mercer and the late Nathan Ingram III ... father briefly played for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles ... played trumpet in concert band while in high school ... career ambition is to become an NFL first round draft selection ... majoring in sociology.