“Whether it’s the football field, business, school, or in day-to-day life, we have all faced skeptics, naysayers, and critics, people questioning our abilities, our dreams, and our potential. It’s not a great feeling. It can hurt and it can hurt bad. But here is the thing: Adversity is often the catalyst for greatness, and overcoming doubt can fuel our journey to success in ways we never imagined.” This is what Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold thinks when it comes to succeeding in life and whatever field we choose. Since his college football days at Wisconsin, the 28-year-old has been achieving many accolades and winning crucial games.
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Ingold always wanted to do something big and valuable. And no wonder he is living a dream of playing in the NFL and has achieved exceptional success in business. After being drafted as a free agent for the Raiders (then Oakland Raiders) in exchange for a $1,765,000 contract. Alec was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022 in exchange for a $6,500,000 contract for two years. And now, Ingold has signed an attractive contract extension with the Dolphins once again.
What is Alec Ingold’s net worth?
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According to Salarysport, Alec’s net worth is around $21,835,116 and it also includes his massive contract extension with the current franchise. Apart from his love for football, Ingold also does investments and charity. But his impressive plays, tackling skills, years of hard work, and most importantly, the sacrifices have earned him this fabulous net worth.
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In his previous season, he consistently played 17 games for the franchise. In fact, it was his last year of contract with Dolphins, which he signed in 2022. His performance was so magnificent, that he signed an extension with a staggering addition to his net worth. In 2023, Alec made two rushing attempts, 13 crucial receptions, and 5 insane rushing first-downs.
But what was the extension contract amount? The one that made Ingold the highest-paid fullback in the AFC.
What is Alec Ingold’s salary and how long is the contract?
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Alec Ingold signed a $12,200,000 contract, which is the highest amongst the fullbacks in the conference, for three years. His average annual salary counts to $4,066,667 and will earn a base salary of $1,125,000 for the 2024 season. Said contract extension also includes the $3,000,000 amount of signing bonus. Isn’t that impressive? Quite a lot. But let’s not forget, that Ingold has also expressed his will to be on the coaching journey at some point in life.
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Apart from the contract, his recent nomination for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award by the franchise indicates the value he brings to the team. Alec Ingold has played 11 games this season with 9 rushing attempts and has scored 1 touchdown successfully by covering 13 yards only. That’s great, isn’t it? So, it will be an exciting thing to watch how he would play in the next game. The Dolphins will be fighting against the Houston Texans on December 15.
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