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Melvin Ingram is still learning special teams

Melvin Ingram

San Diego Chargers first round draft pick Melvin Ingram, from the South Carolina, answers questions from the media during an NFL football news conference, Friday, April 27, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

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The early reviews have been positive on Chargers rookie linebacker Melvin Ingram. As a member of the punt team, however, Ingram needs work.

With Vikings rookie receiver Jarius Wright waiting to field a punt inside the 10 and the ball sailing over his head and Wright feigning that he was about to catch the ball, Ingram wiped Wright out.

The penalty resulted in a 15-yard penalty for Ingram, the 18th overall pick in the draft.

The Chargers lead the Vikings in a game that has featured sputtering offenses for both teams, 6-0.