NFL: Drafted in the first round by the San Diego Chargers with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2012 draft. ...Was a top performer at the NFL Scouting Combine with stellar times in the 20-yard shuttle (4.18) and three-cone drill (6.83). COLLEGE: Senior defensive lineman who can play end in the base package and move inside in passing situations... had a breakout season in 2010... listed as the starter at defensive end opposite Devin Taylor entering the fall... is a preseason fourth-team All-SEC pick by Phil Steele... has played in 39 games during his Carolina career, making a pair of starts. 2010: Played in all 14 games, making one start (Southern Miss)... ranking third in SEC in sacks and tying for the second-highest single season total in school history... suffered a broken hand early in the game at Vanderbilt but returned to the contest... had 1.5 sacks vs. Tennessee... had two tackles vs. Florida, including the team's 33rd sack of the season which set a new school record. 2009: Redshirt sophomore who returned to active duty after sitting out the 2008 season while recovering from foot surgery... played in all 13 contests, starting one... moved to defensive end for the Florida game due to injuries... made his first career start in that contest and was credited with three tackles, including a half sack. 2008: Missed the entire season after breaking his foot in an off-field accident just prior to the 2008 Garnet & Black Spring Game. 2007: Played in all 12 games as a linebacker, gained 90 yards on his five kick returns, an average of 18.0 yards per return. HIGH SCHOOL: Hard-hitting linebacker who competed for Richmond County High School in one of the top 4-A leagues in North Carolina... returned a fumble for a touchdown in the Shrine Bowl game. PERSONAL: Melvin Ingram is pursuing a degree in African American studies.