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. 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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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: 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.