Alvin Kamara: Player Profile and Stats

All the latest on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara including news, stats, records, history and contract.

Player Information

Name	Alvin Mentian Kamara
Position	Running Back
Age	30
Height	5-10
Weight	215 lbs
Birthday	July 25, 1995
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia
College	Tennessee
Draft	2017: Round 3, Pick 3
Pro Experience	8 seasons
Team(s)	New Orleans Saints (2017-)

Career Stats

Games Played	119
Rushing Attempts	1,608
Rushing Yards	7,035
Receptions	586
Receiving Yards	4,811
Total Touchdowns	86

Single Season Career Highs

Rushing Attempts	240 (2021)
Rushing Yards	950 (2024)
Receptions	83 (2020)
Receiving Yards	756 (2020)
Total Touchdowns	21 (2020)

Awards & Honors

• 2x Second-team All-Pro (2017, 2020)

• 5x Pro Bowl (2017-2021)

• NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2017)

Other Achievements

• Most rushing touchdowns in a single game in NFL history (6, tied with Ernie Nevers in 1929)

• All-time Saints leader in:

  • rushing touchdowns (54)

  • rushing touchdowns in a single season (16)

  • receptions by a running back (586)

  • receiving yards by a running back (4,811)

  • receiving touchdowns by a running back (25)

  • points scored by a non-kicker (career and single season)

Playing Style

Alvin Kamara mesmerizes fans with his gliding running style that's reminiscent of an ice skater on ice. He never looks like he's moving very fast, but manages to slide past defenders with ease.

He has elite vision and patience to meticulously find the open hole, then bursts through with power to shed tackles before reaching the open field.

His receiving skills differ him from a lot of other running backs in the NFL. His extensive route running tree out of the backfield is impressive, and he has soft hands that make him look like a receiver.

Salary and Contract

Kamara signed a two-year contract extension in October 2024 worth $24.5 million with $19 million guaranteed.