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8. Alvin Kamara

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8. Alvin Kamara

 

Alvin Kamara was at one time the best dual threat Running Back in football, and might be the most dynamic weapon in frranchise history.

Saints Head Coach, Sean Payton, gushed to anyone who would listen as to how much he loved Kamara in his rookie training camp.  Sure enough, the former Tennessee Volunteer had 1,554 Yards from Scrimmage, 13 Touchdowns, and was a Second Team All-Pro, a Pro Bowl, and was the Offensive Rookie of the Year.  Kamara followed that up with an even better year with 1,592 YFS with 18 Touchdowns, and a second Pro Bowl.  Kamara again was a Pro Bowler in 2019, this time with 1,330 YFS, and in 2020, Kamara went four-for-four in Pro Bowls, and led the NFL in Touchdowns (21).  Kamara did it again in 2021, gaining a fifth Pro Bowl, though it was the first time he did not break 1,400 Yards From Scrimmage.  Kamara. who had a share of off-field issues leading into 2022, was still a superstar, was not named to the Pro Bowl, though in ever campaign he has amassed well over 1,200 YFS.

Kamara's skills should not be questioned, and his offenisve accumen isamong one of the best New Orlans has ever seen.  He remians with the Saints entering 2023, and we can't wait to see what he has next.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Running Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 67th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/28/17.
  • Games Played: 88
  • Notable Statistics:

    58 Games Started
    1,135 Rushing Attempts
    5,135 Rushing Yards
    49 Rushing Touchdowns
    430 Receptions
    3753 Receiving Yards
    22 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Pass Completion
    1 Pass Attempt
    13 Passing Yards
    20 Punt Returns
    141 Punt Return Yards
    17 Kick Returns
    517 Kick Return Yards
    1 Kick Return Touchdown
    64 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    93 Rushing Attempts
    357 Rushing Yards
    3 Rushing Touchdowns
    33 Receptions
    274 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    8 Kick Returns
    214 Kick Return Yards

  • Played For: New Orleans Saints
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (2017 & 2020)
    Pro Bowl (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021)
    AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (2017)
    PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2017)
    The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (2017)
    All-Rookie (2017)
    Most Touchdowns (2020)
    Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (2017)

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