Alvin Kamara's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alvin Kamara.

Alvin Kamara is a prominent American football running back for the New Orleans Saints. Following college football at Tennessee after transferring from Hutchinson Community College, he was drafted by the Saints in 2017. He earned NFL Rookie of the Year honors the same year, was a Pro Bowler for his first five seasons, and is a two-time All-Pro selection. In 2020, Kamara achieved a rare feat by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a single game. In 2024, he became the Saints' all-time leading rusher.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1980: Most yards per rush since 1980

In 2017, Alvin Kamara's 6.07 yards per rush was the most ever by an NFL rookie since 1980.

1986: First Player Since Herschel Walker in 1986

During the 2017 season, Alvin Kamara became the first player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to compile 500 rushing and receiving yards in his first 11 career games. He was also the first non-quarterback to average over 7.0 yards per carry through 12 weeks since the merger.

1989: Broke Chuck Webb's All-Purpose Yard Record

In 2016, during a game against Texas A&M, Alvin Kamara broke Chuck Webb's 1989 school record with 312 all-purpose yards.

1997: Trailed Barry Sanders in yards per rush since 1997

In 2017, Alvin Kamara's 6.07 yards per rush was the most ever by an NFL rookie, trailing only Barry Sanders who had 6.13 yards per rush in 1997.

2010: Trailed Jamaal Charles in yards per rush since 2010

In 2017, Alvin Kamara's 6.07 yards per rush was the most ever by an NFL rookie, trailing only Jamaal Charles who had 6.38 yards per rush in 2010.

2012: Rated as top running back prospect

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

2012: Rushed for 2,264 yards as a senior

In 2012, as a senior, Alvin Kamara rushed for 2,264 yards with 26 touchdowns, and caught 22 passes for 286 yards and five touchdowns, leading his high school to its first state championship.

2013: Selected to Under Armour All-America Game

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

2014: Transferred to Hutchinson Community College

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

September 5, 2015: Tennessee Debut Against Bowling Green

On September 5, 2015, Alvin 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.

2016: Key Contributor for the Volunteers

In 2016, Alvin Kamara was a key contributor for the Volunteers. He started his first career game at running back for the Vols in a victory over Ohio on September 17. He had 138 all-purpose yards, including a receiving touchdown, in a victory over Georgia. In a game against Texas A&M, he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, and had eight receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown. Kamara set a school record with 312 all-purpose yards.

December 19, 2017: Named to Pro Bowl as a Rookie

On December 19, 2017, Alvin Kamara was named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie alongside Mark Ingram II. He was also named to the NFL All-Rookie Team and had a 106-yard kick return for a touchdown.

2017: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2017, Alvin Kamara had 728 yards rushing and 826 yards receiving, becoming the first Saint and third NFL rookie to achieve a 700/700 season. Kamara and Ingram became the first running back duo in NFL history to each have over 1,500 scrimmage yards in the same season.

2017: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2017, Alvin Kamara was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the NFL Draft. He was also named the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2017 and was named a Pro Bowler in his first five NFL seasons.

2018: Ranked #20 in NFL Top 100

After a spectacular rookie season, Alvin Kamara was ranked #20 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2018: Named to the Pro Bowl

In 2018, Alvin Kamara finished the season with 883 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, 709 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl for his accomplishments.

2019: Third Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Alvin Kamara finished the season with 797 rushing yards and five touchdowns, along with 533 receiving yards and a touchdown, earning him his third Pro Bowl selection.

2019: Ranked 14th in NFL Top 100

In 2019, Alvin Kamara was ranked 14th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2020: Record-Breaking Season

In 2020, Alvin Kamara had a record-breaking season, finishing with 932 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, along with 756 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He led the NFL with 21 total touchdowns and made his fourth Pro Bowl.

2020: Tied NFL record for rushing touchdowns in a single game

In 2020, Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a single game. He also became the Saints' all-time rushing leader four years later.