From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alvin Kamara made an impact.
Alvin Kamara is a prominent American football running back currently playing for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. After transferring from Hutchinson Community College, he played college football at Tennessee before being drafted by the Saints in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kamara was named NFL Rookie of the Year in 2017 and earned Pro Bowl selections in his first five seasons, alongside two second-team All-Pro honors. A notable achievement includes tying an NFL record by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a single game in 2020. In 2024, he became the Saints' all-time rushing leader.
1980: Yards per Rush Stat
In 2017, Kamara had the third most yards per rush since 1980.
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1986: First Player Since Herschel Walker
In 2017, Kamara became the first player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to compile 500 rushing and receiving yards in his first 11 career games.
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1989: School Record Broken
In 2016, Kamara broke Chuck Webb's 1989 school record with 312 all-purpose yards in a game against Texas A&M.
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1997: Comparison to Barry Sanders
In 2017, Kamara had the third most yards per rush since 1980, trailing behind Barry Sanders (1997).
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2010: Comparison to Jamaal Charles
In 2017, Kamara had the third most yards per rush since 1980, trailing behind Jamaal Charles (2010).
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September 5, 2015: Tennessee Debut
On September 5, 2015, Kamara debuted for Tennessee against Bowling Green, setting a school record with 144 rushing yards in his debut game.
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2016: End of College Career
At the end of the 2016 season, Kamara decided to forgo his redshirt senior season.
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2016: Key Contributor for the Volunteers
In 2016, Kamara was a key contributor for the Volunteers, showcasing his versatility as a running back and receiver.
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2017: Enters the NFL Draft
In 2017, Kamara entered the NFL draft after two seasons as a Volunteer.
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2017: Record-Breaking Season
In 2017, Kamara had a record-breaking season with 728 rushing yards and 826 receiving yards, becoming the first Saint to achieve a 700/700 season.
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2017: Drafted by the Saints and NFL Rookie of the Year
In 2017, Kamara was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round. Also in 2017, he was named the NFL Rookie of the Year.
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2017: Drafted by the Saints
In 2017, Kamara was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the NFL Draft.
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2017: NFC South Champions and Playoff Appearance
In 2017, the Saints won the NFC South with an 11-5 record. Also in 2017, Kamara had a rushing touchdown in the Wild Card Round against the Panthers.
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2018: Lead Running Back and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2018, Kamara started as the Saints' main running back due to Ingram's suspension. He also earned a Pro Bowl selection for his performance in 2018.
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2020: Pro Bowl Selection and NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2020, Alvin Kamara made his third Pro Bowl and was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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2020: Record-Tying Performance and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2020, Alvin Kamara tied the NFL record of six rushing touchdowns in a single game on Christmas Day, and made his fourth Pro Bowl for his achievements in the season.
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2020: Six Rushing Touchdowns in a Single Game
In 2020, Kamara became only the second player in NFL history to score six rushing touchdowns in a single game, marking a significant career achievement.
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2020: Five-Year Contract Extension
The day before the Saints' 2020 season opener, Alvin Kamara signed a five-year contract extension worth $75 million.
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June 20, 2021: NASCAR Growth and Engagement Advisor Role
On June 20, 2021, Alvin Kamara was named NASCAR's Growth and Engagement Advisor.
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2021: Emergency Quarterback
As of 2021, Kamara also serves as the Saints' emergency quarterback, adding another dimension to his role.
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2021: Fifth Pro Bowl Nomination
In 2021, Alvin Kamara earned his fifth Pro Bowl nomination, becoming the first player in franchise history to be named to the Pro Bowl in each of their first five seasons.
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2022: NFL Top 100 Players Ranking
In 2022, Alvin Kamara was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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2022: 2022 NFL Season
In the 2022 NFL season, Alvin Kamara totaled 897 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 490 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 15 games.
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October 22, 2024: Contract Extension
On October 22, 2024, Alvin Kamara signed a two-year, $24.5 million contract extension.
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2024: Saints' All-Time Rushing Leader
In 2024, Kamara became the Saints' all-time rushing leader, solidifying his place in the team's history.
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