Mark Ingram II Inducted into 2025 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Mark Ingram II, the first Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy and a key figure in the program's 2009 national championship, has been inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, becoming the first player from the Nick Saban era to receive this honor. Ingram's college career was marked by standout performances, including earning Offensive MVP in the BCS National Championship Game, before he went on to a successful NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans, earning three Pro Bowl selections. His induction headlined the Hall's 57th annual ceremony, which also honored other notable athletes from various sports. Alabama Football and fans widely celebrated Ingram's achievement, highlighting his lasting legacy in both college and professional football. The event underscored Ingram's trailblazing role and the continued recognition of Saban-era athletes as more become eligible for similar honors. Ingram is now a college football analyst, further contributing to the sport beyond his playing days.