History of Alvin Kamara in Timeline

Alvin Kamara is a prominent American football running back for the New Orleans Saints. After transferring from Hutchinson Community College, he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. Drafted by the Saints in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he quickly made an impact, earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 and being selected for the Pro Bowl in his first five seasons. A two-time second-team All-Pro, Kamara achieved a rare feat in 2020 by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a single game. Four years later, he became the Saints' all-time rushing leader, solidifying his place in the team's history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1980: NFL Yards Per Rush Record

Since 1980, Kamara's 6.07 yards per rush was the third-most by any NFL player with 100+ carries in a season.

1986: Herschel Walker's Accomplishment

In 1986, Herschel Walker achieved the feat of compiling 500 rushing and receiving yards in his first 11 career games, a feat matched by Kamara in 2017.

1989: Chuck Webb's All-Purpose Yards Record

In 1989, Chuck Webb set the school record for all-purpose yards, which was later broken by Kamara in 2016.

July 25, 1995: Alvin Kamara Born

On July 25, 1995, Alvin Mentian Kamara was born. He is now a professional football running back.

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1997: Barry Sanders' Yards Per Rush Record

In 1997, Barry Sanders had 6.13 yards per rush, which was one of the highest in the NFL since 1980.

2010: Jamaal Charles' Yards Per Rush Record

In 2010, Jamaal Charles had 6.38 yards per rush, which was one of the highest in the NFL since 1980.

2011: High School Junior Year

In 2011, during his junior year, Kamara rushed for 1,300 yards and scored 17 touchdowns for the Blue Devils football team.

2012: Ranked as Top Prospect

In 2012, Kamara was rated as the No. 1 all-purpose back in the 247Composite, the No. 5 player in Georgia, and the No. 42 player nationally.

2012: High School Senior Year and State Championship

In 2012, as a senior, Kamara rushed for 2,264 yards and 26 touchdowns, adding 22 receptions for 286 yards and five touchdowns, leading his high school team to their first state championship.

2013: All-American Game Selection

In 2013, Kamara was chosen to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game.

2014: Transfer to Hutchinson Community College

In 2014, Alvin Kamara transferred to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. During his season, he ran for 1,253 yards with 18 touchdowns and was named NJCAA All-American.

September 5, 2015: Tennessee Debut

On September 5, 2015, Kamara debuted for Tennessee against Bowling Green at Nissan Stadium, accounting for 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His 144 rushing yards set a school record for most rushing yards in a debut game.

2015: Kamara's First Season with Tennessee

In 2015, Kamara had 698 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, also recording 34 receptions for 291 yards and three receiving touchdowns for Tennessee. The team finished the season with a 9-4 record and won the Outback Bowl.

2016: Forgoing Senior Season

At the end of the 2016 season, Kamara decided to forgo his redshirt senior season.

2016: Key Contributor for Volunteers

In 2016, Kamara was a key contributor for the Volunteers, with 138 all-purpose yards, including a receiving touchdown, in a victory over #25 Georgia. He set a school record with 312 all-purpose yards against #8 Texas A&M, breaking a mark set in 1989.

December 19, 2017: Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Alvin Kamara was named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie alongside Mark Ingram II.

2017: NFL Debut with Saints

During the 2017 season opener, Kamara debuted with the Saints, contributing with rushing, receiving, and kickoff returns.

2017: Entering NFL Draft

In 2017, Alvin Kamara decided to enter the NFL draft after forgoing his redshirt senior season.

2017: Kamara Drafted by Saints

In 2017, Alvin Kamara was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round with the 67th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

2017: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2017, Kamara achieved the first 700/700 season by a Saint, and his 6.07 yards per rush was the most ever by an NFL rookie among non-quarterbacks with 100+ carries.

2017: Kamara Drafted by Saints and Named Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Kamara was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the NFL draft and was subsequently named the NFL Rookie of the Year.

2017: Playoff Appearance and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2017, the Saints made the playoffs and Alvin Kamara was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, earning Pro Bowl and All-Rookie Team honors.

2018: Main Running Back for Saints

Due to Mark Ingram II's suspension, Alvin Kamara started the 2018 season as the Saints' main running back.

2018: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2018, Kamara was ranked #20 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2018: Pro Bowl Selection

Kamara was named to the Pro Bowl for his performance in the 2018 season, finishing with 883 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, 709 receiving yards, and four touchdowns.

2019: NFC Championship Game Loss

During the 2019 NFC Championship Game against the Rams, Kamara had 15 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards in the controversial overtime loss.

2019: Third Pro Bowl Selection

Kamara finished the 2019 season with 797 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, along with 533 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, earning his third Pro Bowl selection.

2020: Kamara Scores Six Touchdowns

In 2020, Alvin Kamara became only the second player in NFL history to score six rushing touchdowns in a single game.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Alvin Kamara was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Season Achievements

In 2020, Kamara tied for the second-most rushing touchdowns in the NFL with 16 and led the league with 21 total touchdowns, earning his fourth Pro Bowl selection.

January 1, 2021: Placed on COVID-19 List

On January 1, 2021, Kamara was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, causing him to miss Week 17 against the Panthers.

January 9, 2021: Activated from COVID-19 list

On January 9, 2021, Alvin Kamara was activated from the COVID-19 list.

February 2021: Big Squeezy Sponsored NASCAR Driver Ryan Vargas

In February 2021, Alvin Kamara's juice and smoothie chain, the Big Squeezy, sponsored NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas and his No. 6 JD Motorsports car in the Super Start Batteries 188 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course.

June 20, 2021: Named NASCAR Growth and Engagement Advisor

On June 20, 2021, NASCAR named Alvin Kamara as their Growth and Engagement Advisor.

2021: Saints' Emergency Quarterback

As of 2021, Alvin Kamara also serves as the Saints' emergency quarterback.

February 6, 2022: Arrested for battery in Las Vegas

On February 6, 2022, following the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas, Alvin Kamara was arrested for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm after an incident at a local nightclub. He was later ordered to pay restitution and fined.

February 2022: Involvement in Physical Altercation

In February 2022, Alvin Kamara was involved in a physical altercation, which later led to a suspension from the NFL.

August 4, 2023: Suspended for violating personal conduct policy

On August 4, 2023, Alvin Kamara was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy due to his involvement in a physical altercation in February 2022.