American football running back Alvin Mentian Kamara plays for the New Orleans Saints as of October 2024. He was a third-round pick (67th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a regular in his rookie year as he appeared in all 16 games starting three. Kamara also led the league in average rushing yards and won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017. In his six years with the Saints, Kamara has appeared in 101 games with 1,315 rushing attempts and 5,829 yards covered. Kamara is a five-time Pro Bowl and two-time Second-team All-Pro as of 2024.
Growing up in Georgia, Kamara attended Norcross High School. Kamara was chosen as Class 6A Player of the Year, awarded Georgia's Mr. Football by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and nominated to the Georgia Sports Writers Association's first-team All-State. He was rated the No. 1 all-purpose back in the 247Composite. Kamara was also the No. 5 player in Georgia and the No. 42 player nationally in 2012. He committed to the University of Alabama before switching to Hutchinson CC and then the University of Tennessee in 2015. He played 24 games for Tennessee having 210 rushing attempts for 1,294 yards over two seasons.
Alvin Kamara Injury History
Alvin Kamara has been back and forth with his injury situations. Although he’s sustained damage multiple times in the league, Kamara has missed very little of his career due to injury in the NFL. He has had a few problems with his knee. Kamara has been on the sidelines for a game or two in a couple of seasons due to injuries. He’s suffered a major blow on his knee in college football. It caused him some serious time but the recovery has been impressive.
Major Injuries Sustained by Alvin Kamara in the NFL
Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 (2017)
After suffering a concussion in the first quarter of Week 14, Kamara was cleared to play in the next game.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 (2019)
During the 2019 season, Kamara sustained an ankle injury that kept him out of Weeks 7 and 8.
Knee PCL Sprain Grade 2 (2021)
During the 2019 campaign, Kamara sustained a knee injury that kept him out of Weeks 7 and 8.
Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 (2021)
Before the Week 10 game, Kamara had a knee injury. Four games were missed by him.
Chest Rib Fracture (2022)
Kamara sustained a fractured rib in November 2021.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 (2023)
In Week 17 against the Buccaneers, Kamara hurt his ankle after the first half.
Alvin Kamara Injuries Sustained in College
Knee Tear (2012)
A knee injury sustained in mid-August of 2012 prompted Kamara to redshirt at Alabama.
Knee LCL Sprain Grade 2 (2016)
A knee injury sustained in mid-August of 2012 prompted Kamara to redshirt at Alabama.
FAQs on Alvin Kamara Injury History
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A. Alvin Kamara is of American nationality and was born in Georgia on July 25, 1995.
