The storied rivalry between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers reached a fever pitch on Friday night during the 2026 NFL Draft. Former Ravens star Mark Ingram II took the stage to a chorus of boos, but rather than ignore the noise, the three-time Pro Bowler leaned into the villain role.
Ingram's Provocative Gesture
'Pittsburgh, this is the hospitality y'all got for your boy?' Ingram joked, according to the New York Post, before promising a 'special message' for the crowd. The former running back then lifted his 8-year-old son, Mark Ingram III, to the microphone to deliver a blow that silenced the Acrisure Stadium faithful.
Decked out in Ravens gear, the youngster wasted no time, screaming: 'Steelers still suck!' into the audio system as the local fans erupted in a frenzy of rage. The child's comment inspired far louder jeers than his father, prompting the elder Ingram to retort: 'Yeah, we about that. You got a problem? Come see me.'
Social Media Erupts
Fans on social media celebrated the 'petty' move, with many Ravens supporters calling for 'Lil Truss' to become a permanent fixture at future NFL events. Taking to X, one fan wrote: 'I love the rivalry. Pass it on from generation to generation.'
'Love him getting lifted up to talk that talk. Dude will be a problem in the league one day,' another wrote in response to the viral moment. One user said: 'Pittsburgh is NOT going to forget this one anytime soon.'
Draft Announcement
Following the antics, Ingram eventually announced the Ravens' selection of former Missouri star Zion Young with the No. 62 overall pick in the second round. The pick adds a versatile pass rusher to a Baltimore defense looking to maintain its dominance in the AFC North following a strong 2025 campaign.
